Our client based in Laverton North are a search of someone with a strong mechanical maintenance, and a keen interest in mastering the setup, configuration, and operation of extrusion machinery.
**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Mechanical Maintenance**:
- Leverage a STRONG MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE BACKGROUND to perform repair and maintenance tasks and supervise external trades and contractors.
- Ensure the proper functioning of all plant and equipment.
**2. Production Efficiency and Continuity**:
- Assume a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and continuity of our production lines.
- Develop and manage maintenance schedules to minimise downtime.
- Collaborate closely with the production team to facilitate seamless transitions between product runs.
**3. Extrusion Die Setup and Configuration**:
- Acquire proficiency in the setup, configuration and running of extrusion dies.
- Collaborate with the production team to troubleshoot and optimise production.
**4. Production Support**:
- Contribute to running extrusion processes, actively participating in process optimisation.
- Monitor and adjust parameters to ensure product quality and production efficiency.
- Provide training to production staff on die setup, production start-up, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices.
**Background & Qualifications**:
- Maintenance background with strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills are required.
- PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN EXTRUSIONS OR INJECTION MOULDING IS although on-job training will be provided.
- Ability to work collaboratively in teams and independently.
**I**f you believe you are the right person for this role, please APPLY NOW with an UPDATED RESUME.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Casual
Pay: From $44.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Laverton North, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Machine operation: 1 year (required)
- Die Setting: 1 year (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person