- Consistent, full-time permanent work.
- Opportunities to progress and career development.
- PPE supplied and tools provided.
About Us
Southern Star Windows & Doors is an Australian business specialising in the manufacture of quality timber and aluminium windows and doors.
Southern Star Windows & Doors includes:
- Southern Star Aluminium Windows & Doors
- Canterbury Timber Windows & Doors
- Southern Star Glass
- Mana Doors
We are one of the largest window and door manufacturers in Australia and we need new staff to expand.
About You
You are a safety and quality-focused Mechanical Fitter working hands-on our mechanical fit-out and repair team. You'll be an enthusiastic and dynamic all-rounder and have exceptional management and time management skills.
Your key focus areas in this role are:
- Completing basic care, preventative maintenance, and planned corrective works on a variety of plant and equipment across several factories.
- Working in a team environment to resolve day-to-day technical matters and run site projects.
- Working with the operations and production teams to implement required repairs and modifications.
- Assisting with metal fabrication welding (steel and aluminium) and metal machinery and press work.
- Providing support to the site for unplanned stoppages to minimise plant downtime.
- Documenting preventative maintenance plans and spare part stock holdings, etc.
You will be able to demonstrate diagnostic and repair skills in the following areas:
- Automated machinery.
- Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
- Heavy fixed plant.
- Welding and fabrication.
- Mechanical expertise with some preferred electrical aptitude.
You will have the following skills and attributes:
- Automation experience.
- Restricted Electrical License (REL).
- Trade qualification, a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience as a service technician.
- Certificate 3 in Engineering - Mechanical Trade and completed an apprenticeship.
- Strong mechanical background working on industrial equipment with electrical aptitude.
- A current manual driver's license.
- Forklift license.
- EWP would be advantageous.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong focus and commitment to safety.
- Self-motivated and able to work in a solid team environment.
- Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Honest, reliable, and proactive with a strong sense of accountability and responsibility.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
The following would be highly regarded:
- Disconnect License.
What is in it for you?
Our employees enjoy:
- Consistent, full-time permanent work.
- Opportunities to progress and career development.
- State-of-the-art facilities.
- Onsite parking.
- PPE supplied and tools provided.
- Work in the same location every day with great colleagues.
What Next?
For more information about Southern Star Windows & Doors, visit our website at www.southernstarwindows.com.au.
📌 Mechanical Fitter
🏢 Southern Star Group
📍 North Geelong