Lathe Operator/Maintainer

Lathe Operator/Maintainer

• Leverage your maintenance, fitter or lathe operator expertise
• Rotating family friendly roster
• Permanent position, Nebo location

About us 

Pacific National (PN) is the largest private provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running. We are a company built on solid foundations and we are incredibly proud of the essential role we continue to play supporting Australia’s supply chain. At Pacific National, we take great pride in delivering our best every day and have a relentless focus on customer service and place safety above all else. 

We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia. We respect and care for the communities in which we operate and continue to evolve our community engagement and strengthen relationships through partnerships and investment. We are focused on reducing the carbon emissions of our business, while also enabling the reduction of carbon emissions in the broader supply chain to support the National targets. 

About the Role

An opportunity exists within our Maintenance Execution team, for an Under-Floor Lathe Operator (UFWL) / Wagon Maintainer to join the team based at our Nebo Train Support Facility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Effective operation of the “Under Floor Wheel Lathe” (UFWL), reprofiling of locomotive and wagon wheel sets
• Maintenance and housekeeping of UFWL work area
• Inspection and maintenance of fixed and mobile equipment
• Carry out scheduled maintenance, inspection work, out of course repairs
• Ensure on time availability of rolling stock, including the introduction of new wagon and technologies
• Proactively working towards and supporting the achievement of safety goals

About You

In order to be successful in this role, ideal applicants will possess mechanical aptitude, strong problem-solving skills and good general literacy.

In addition, ideal applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Fitting or Mechanical Trade Certificate III
• Basic to intermediate computer skills
• Proven commitment to safety
• Ability to work in a shift work environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• MR licence and Forklift ticket desirable
• Valid QLD C class drivers license is a requirement
• Background in transport, logistics, heavy industry or other related industries will be

Benefits 

At Pacific National we value diversity, inclusion and the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted and valued for who they are, enabling everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. When you join the Pacific National team, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your career and we’ll be there to support you with a range of exciting initiatives including: 

• Opportunities for growth and career development 
• Access to mentoring programs 
• Paid parental leave up to 14 weeks, with superannuation - after only 6 months service
• Parental benefits for birth, surrogacy, adoption, foster care, and kinship care
• A focus on your mental health and wellbeing through our PeerConnect program 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, administered by Benestar, offering confidential counselling services for employees and their eligible family members, paid for by us at no cost to you 
• Access to Unmind, a digital platform that gives you access to tools, training and exercises that will support your mental wellbeing 
• Discounted fitness and wellbeing benefits with membership to WhereFit, our wellbeing benefits partner 
• Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, travel, retail brands, vehicles and more. 

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/pacific-national to find out more including a list of all of our benefits and policies.   

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work. 

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process? 

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please outline at the time of your application

Closing date

Applications close on 3rd May 2024.

Next steps 

Are you ready to be part of our future?  

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts. 

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers           

Acknowledgement of Country 

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of​ the land on which we work, live and rail.​ We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the​ continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices​ of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.