Workshop Technician, Engineering Technician or R&D Tradesperson

Job Description

BlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 15,000 people. We’re driven by innovation and are proud that the technologies in our products and brands, like COLORBOND® steel, inspire and protect everything from hospitals and bridges to stadiums and homes.

The Opportunity

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Research and Development team at  Minchinbury in our BlueScope Building Components business as a Workshop Technician, Engineering Technician or R&D Tradesperson . BlueScope Building Components, a division of BlueScope in Australia, manufactures and markets steel building products & solutions through its four leading brands: Lysaght, Fielders, Ranbuild and Kiteley’s.

Working in our NATA accredited development & testing facility, this is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in ensuring we deliver superior steel building products to the Australian building and construction market. Located in our R&D facility, a large-scale testing & prototyping environment, you will get to construct prototypes such as walls, roofs, façades and building systems that will be used for product performance testing, prototyping and displays. The ability to solve problems and help develop new ways to build is an important part of this role. Your role can also include operating purpose-built test equipment to conduct strength and performance testing, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC), thereby providing better solutions for our customers.

We offer flexible start and finish times to provide you with family friendly hours in a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Enjoy a competitive salary, 14% superannuation and our attractive company incentive plan. You will also have access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, company discounts and deals.

What Will You Do?

Using your skills and expertise in building, engineering or related industries, you will work alongside the current team to:

• complete test builds and installations of our building products & systems in accordance with industry codes and Australian Standards, using supplied drawings and schematics
• support the development of new & innovative building systems and solutions
• perform testing of prototypes with R&D engineers
• deconstruct test samples at the completion of the tests
• perform some machinery and equipment maintenance and general housekeeping

More About You

Ideally you will have practical experience from the residential or commercial building industry and are keen for your next challenge and a unique experience, working in an industrial R&D environment! You will bring enthusiasm, a solid work ethic and an ability to go above and beyond for your work colleagues.

Delivering high quality craftsmanship, you'll enjoy this role if you are someone who has:

• knowledge on how to use tools of the trade including portable power tools, pneumatic and hand tools. Note – all required tools are provided for use
• experience using measuring equipment and operating workshop machinery (i.e. pedestal drill or bandsaw)
• capability in interpreting building/construction drawings and/or sketches
• interest in problem solving and continuous improvement and enjoys new product development

Why BlueScope

As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:

• create and deliver innovative solutions that drive transformation in our business
• make an impact  that really does shape the world we live in
• keep growing through continuous learning and development opportunities
• enjoy the sense of belonging  that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another

At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose:  We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen our communities for the future.

Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers.

Together we can make a world of difference.

Applications close Monday 20th May 2024.