Mechanical Maintenance Technician

About the role

BlueScope’s Lysaght business is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join its Maintenance Team in Townsville. The role is hands‑on and critical to keeping our steel manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently, with occasional travel to other regional sites.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain all mechanical plant equipment, including rotating machinery and materials handling systems.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks for repairs, modifications, and component fabrication.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, change‑management, downtime, and quality records.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Inspect quality‑critical equipment and conduct fault finding.
• Collaborate with operations to identify and implement improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Mechanical Trade qualifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to resolve issues efficiently.
• Eagerness to learn new skills and develop within the role.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to personal safety and the safety of others.

Required skills

• Mechanical plant equipment maintenance
• Rotating machinery maintenance
• Materials handling equipment maintenance
• Welding
• Fabrication

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading steel manufacturer.
• Potential to manage projects across multiple regional sites.
• Overtime eligibility.