Mechanical Technician

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 Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Mechanical Technician in our Plate Mill maintenance team based in 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.

In this hands-on position, you will ensure that equipment is maintained to the highest standards to meet our objectives for safety, quality, and reliability. You will apply your mechanical fitting skills and experience to complete both complex and routine maintenance tasks, with a focus on improving our equipment performance and reliability by understanding plant and equipment condition and then implementing corrective actions to restore as required.

What Will You Do?

You will apply your technical expertise to ensure that all mechanical equipment is maintained, as well as assisting with other Plate Mill department tasks. You will:

• isolate equipment and perform preventative and corrective maintenance   
• inspect production and quality critical equipment and fault find
• resolve issues and fix any non-conformances 
• seek ways to continuously improve our maintenance practices and strategies  
• provide supply, stock and purchase requisitions, schedules, work orders, and parts listing via the use of the computerised maintenance management system (SAP) 

More About You

You will be motivated and have a strong technical background with the ability to work effectively and flexibly in a team environment. You will also have:

• fitting/machining trade qualification
• experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment conducting a maintenance function 
• experience working both independently and as part of a manufacturing team 
• strong attention to detail with the ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently 
• a commitment to your own safety and wellbeing and care for others 

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 Tuesday 5th May 2026.