Job Description
BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.
The Opportunity
Our Springhill - Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join our Paint and Finishing Department (PFD) team based in Springhill - Port Kembla. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.
The painting and finishing department at Springhill is the final process in the manufacture of COLORBOND®, where coils of steel are painted with our world leading coating process and then packaged and despatched to our Australian & International customers.
Candidates looking for an opportunity to progressively develop their trade and leadership skills would be well-suited to this role, as BlueScope seeks to support the next generation of technicians and supervisors across the manufacturing business.
What will you do?
You will apply your technical expertise to ensure that all mechanical equipment is maintained to deliver a quality product and reliable operation. You will:
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perform online and offline inspections to determine equipment condition
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isolate equipment and lead preventative and corrective maintenance tasks
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conduct fault-finding and defect elimination activities to resolve issues and support reliable equipment operation
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rebuild and repair mechanical spares, ensuring equipment fleets are available for continuous manufacturing operations
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assist with procurement of consumables, tools, and stocked spares for routine and shutdown maintenance tasks, using the computerised maintenance management system (SAP)
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seek ways to continuously improve our maintenance practices and strategies
More About You
You are highly motivated and have a strong technical background with the ability to work effectively and flexibly in a team environment. You will also have:
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a fitting/machining trade qualification
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a commitment to your own safety and wellbeing and care for others
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experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment conducting a maintenance function - a familiarity with rolling mill equipment and associated condition monitoring practices would be highly favoured
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the ability to fault-find mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic equipment and their interaction with process line automation
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a strong attention to detail with the ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently
Why BlueScope
As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you’ll:
- Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.
- Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.
- Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.
- Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.
It’s an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.”
Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers
Join us, creating strength for the future.
Applications close Wednesday 2nd September 2026.
