Discover Opal….We manufacture goods that you see, touch, and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce. We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainability!Opal Australian Paper has a proud history in local paper manufacturing. The Maryvale Mill has been operating in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley since 1937 and manufacturers unbleached kraft linerboard, fluting medium, bag and sack papers for the growing fibre packaging market in Australia and New Zealand. The PositionAn opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Mechanical Fitters to join this dynamic organisation. The successful applicant must be a self-starter, motivated, have strong problem solving skills as well as a high regard for health and safety. As well as possessing good communication, organisational and teamwork skills. Applicants may be required to take part in abilities testing as part of the recruitment process.  The person we are seeking must possess the following:A Fitting Trade QualificationPhysically fit and able to work in all areas of the millAbility to carry out shift workProven safety record Desirable Criteria include:Car, High risk, Elevated work platform, Fork truck, Mobile tractor crane licensesIntermediate RiggingBeing computer literate to be able to understand computerised Maintenance Management SystemsPrevious experience in heavy industryExperience with auxiliary equipment Wages and conditions will be in accordance with the Opal Australian Paper Maryvale Mill Mechanical Maintenance & Engineering Store Enterprise Agreement 2024 and will depend on the successful applicant’s skills and qualifications.Applications are open to both internal and external candidates. If this sounds like the opportunity for you apply now!Applications close on: Friday 11 April 2025

Mechanical Fitter

Discover Opal….

We manufacture goods that you see, touch, and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce.

We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainability!

Opal Australian Paper has a proud history in local paper manufacturing. The Maryvale Mill has been operating in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley since 1937 and manufacturers unbleached kraft linerboard, fluting medium, bag and sack papers for the growing fibre packaging market in Australia and New Zealand.

 

The Position

An opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Mechanical Fitters to join this dynamic organisation. The successful applicant must be a self-starter, motivated, have strong problem solving skills as well as a high regard for health and safety. As well as possessing good communication, organisational and teamwork skills. Applicants may be required to take part in abilities testing as part of the recruitment process.

 

 The person we are seeking must possess the following:

  • A Fitting Trade Qualification
  • Physically fit and able to work in all areas of the mill
  • Ability to carry out shift work
  • Proven safety record

 

Desirable Criteria include:

  • Car, High risk, Elevated work platform, Fork truck, Mobile tractor crane licenses
  • Intermediate Rigging
  • Being computer literate to be able to understand computerised Maintenance Management Systems
  • Previous experience in heavy industry
  • Experience with auxiliary equipment

 

Wages and conditions will be in accordance with the Opal Australian Paper Maryvale Mill Mechanical Maintenance & Engineering Store Enterprise Agreement 2024 and will depend on the successful applicant’s skills and qualifications.

Applications are open to both internal and external candidates. If this sounds like the opportunity for you apply now!

Applications close on: Friday 11 April 2025