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Job Overview
This exciting hands-on role offers diverse experiences as you visit various Opal and customer sites across the region. You will have the opportunity to utilize your trade/hands-on skills and experience in a dynamic environment.
The role includes:
* A competitive salary comprising base pay, superannuation, tool of trade vehicle, work mobile, and work laptop.
* Ongoing training and opportunities to upskill and advance in your career.
About the Role
Opal Fibre Packaging Australia provides comprehensive services in corrugated cardboard box packaging, from design and product testing to supply chain integration. We seek a trade-qualified individual to join our team in a full-time permanent position, primarily servicing multiple sites in Cairns/Innisfail and surrounding areas.
The primary objective is to maintain, repair, and retool plant and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations, prioritizing safety and maximizing production at customer sites.
Key responsibilities include:
* Setting and prioritizing work, ensuring parts availability and labor utilization.
* Monitoring downtime/uptime to optimize packaging system effectiveness.
* Maintaining focus on response times and timely issue resolution.
* Ensuring equipment meets OEM run speeds and quality standards.
* Liaising with equipment and technical suppliers.
* Planning and implementing efficient maintenance and machine systems services to meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.
Your Career Journey
We offer a varied career path with experiential learning from cross-functional and lateral moves. Our organization values diversity and seeks curious individuals who thrive in an environment of change.
Requirements:
* Strong trade-qualified skills (fitter & turner, hydraulic, electrical, or pneumatic experience advantageous).
* A current full driver's license (note: this role involves significant driving).
* Good fitting, fabrication, and troubleshooting skills.
* Ability to perform preventative maintenance tasks effectively.
* Autonomy and teamwork-oriented approach.
* Strong attention to detail and communication skills (written and oral).
* Flexibility, initiative, problem-solving skills, and proactive mindset.
* Focus on customer service and uncompromising attitude towards health and safety.
* Limited or full electrical licenses (desirable but not required).
Opal Values
We prioritize thinking packaging and discovering opportunities at Opal.