Proudly Australian, National Plastics & Rubber celebrated our 25th anniversary in 2022 and continues to grow year on year on year by designing and manufacturing innovative, world class solutions for the global mining, manufacturing and aviation industries.

Why we choose to work at National Plastics and Rubber

We work as a team to deliver a customer-centric service

We partner with customers in the design of solutions that help our customers to improve workplace safety and the productivity of their operations

National Plastics believes in developing our people

We have autonomy and accountability in our own roles

We endeavour to deliver on our promises, and have fun while we are doing it

This Role:

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Fitter / Process Technician to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, working as part of a team, and ensuring our high machine utilisation is maintained.

Primary Duties:

Ensure all relevant plant is appropriately serviced, maintained, managed and operated as per relevant maintenance manuals

Maintain an appropriate inventory of spare parts and communicate inventory needs

Conduct routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on plant machinery

Diagnose and resolve mechanical breakdowns to minimise downtime

Assist with equipment upgrades, modifications, and installations

Assisting with new product/material trials

Adhere to safety, quality, and compliance standards at all times

Be involved with new tooling and test parts production

Basic mould repairs

Training of process workers on basic functioning of equipment

Your Background:

Trade qualified in mechanical fitting or other relevant field (polyurethane/plastic manufacturing an advantage)

Current industry experience conducting routine and breakdown maintenance

Experience with installation and commissioning of machinery and equipment

Experience with site shutdown

Experience with PLC and pneumatics will be an advantage

Ability to read technical drawings and rebuild spare parts

Excellent communication skills

Forklift License preferable

Welding certificates (MMAW and GTAW) an advantage

If this role sounds like you, and you’re keen to be part of a friendly, supportive team that is taking this business to the next level, please apply now with a cover letter and your resume.