Manufacturing Reliability Coordinator - Laminex (Toolara Plant) - - 40927 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Laminex: Celebrating 90 Years of Crafting Australian Spaces

Laminex has been a cornerstone of Australian manufacturing for 90 years, specializing in a wide array of products for both commercial and residential settings. Our commitment to innovation, excellence, and design has established us as industry leaders, continuously improving the spaces where Australians live and work.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Line Reliability Coordinator to join our team at the Toolara (Tin Can Bay) Manufacturing Plant in Queensland, near Gympie. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our LPM and Finishing production lines.

As a key member of the maintenance and operations team, you will focus on minimizing downtime, optimizing equipment performance, and implementing reliability strategies that support continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with technicians, engineers, and production staff to drive performance and foster a collaborative work environment.

This is a 9-day fortnight role (post-probation), with standard hours of 6:00 AM to 3:23 PM. The position has no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

Apply trade knowledge to support planning and execution using a CMMS, electrical or automation experience preferred.
Champion reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies and conduct rootcause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures.
Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance activities with production teams.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce down time.
Develop and maintain maintenance schedules aligned with production planning.
Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Provide training and support to team members on reliability best practices

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

Electrical trade qualification or relevant industry experience within a large manufacturing environment.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in reliability engineering or maintenance coordination, ideally within heavy manufacturing or equivalent industry.
Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles and maintenance management systems.
Proficiency in maintenance planning and scheduling software.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
A collaborative mindset and a passion for coaching and mentoring others.
A continuous improvement mindset and ability to work closely with production to drive safety, quality, and uptime.

Join Our Journey

Laminex is more than a workplace; it’s a community committed to excellence, innovation, and creating beloved spaces for Australians. We're seeking individuals eager to make an impact. With our Circle Back Initiative, we ensure every applicant is acknowledged for their dedication.

Apply Today

Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the reliability and performance of Australian manufacturing. Apply now via Seek or our Laminex Careers page and Lach Baldwin (Talent Aquisition Business Partner) will be in touch soon!