Apprentice Fitter

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

The Opportunity:

Visy Glass has a wealth of experience in crafting pure, sustainable, and iconic glass packaging for many of the world's best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages and dedicated to exceeding our customers' expectations and fuel consumers' desire for glass.

At Visy we believe that attracting and developing new talent into our business is key to our growth and continued success. Apprentices who join Visy have an opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology, learning on the job with expert technicians, it is an opportunity for you to identify your impressive potential.

What we are looking for:

• Carry out preventative & planned maintenance as per established programs (primarily planned);
• Fault finding, working alongside our multi skilled operators.
• Service, repair & maintain all equipment and machinery to mitigate down time, such as conveyors, utilities, compressors, palletisers and wrapping, bagging, and strapping machines.
• General machining – Lathe work & Milling
• Welding - SMAW, TIG & MIG
• Support Health, Safety & Environment initiatives to ensure an accident-free workplace.
• Maintain maintenance history and planning utilising SAP CMMS
• High Risk work such as working with Confined Space, EWP’s, Working at Heights, Hot works etc

What we expect of you:

• Active participation to learning, initiative and driving your own outcomes.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols.
• Attendance, reliability, and punctuality.
• Teamwork and Collaboration.

Think you have what it takes to be part of our high performing Visy Glass team?

What you will bring to the team

• A key interest in a mechanical hands on role.
• Computer skills advantage.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong time management skills, with a flexible attitude and willing to adapt.
• Current drivers’ license with reliable transport. 

What you’ll love when you join us: 

• Access to a range of health, wealth, and lifestyle services and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.
• Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company

When you join Visy, you’re joining a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging, recycling, re-manufacturing, and logistics industries. We love solving the problems that make an impact and grow our business. If you think you can help us, you’ll fit right in.

Please contact Chantal Ganesh on [email protected] for a confidential discussion or apply now.     

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check.

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.