Quality Control Technician

at  Aliaxis

About Us
Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people have selected to work for us in more than 40 countries.
Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Vinidex business as a Quality Control Technician.
For over six decades, Vinidex has been leading the way – setting the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions. Our legacy spans across building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil sectors. We make life flow with ground-breaking, high-quality products, connecting everything from water, gas and energy throughout Australia.
Reporting to the Quality Co-Ordinator, as the Quality Control Technician you will evaluate the quality of products, materials, components and/or operations working in an industrial lab and adjacent manufacturing facility This is a dynamic, hands-on role involving a level of physical activity such as cutting and lifting pipe samples, pushing trolleys and assembling/preparing and testing test samples.
The role will operate under the site Enterprise Bargaining Agreement on a 12-hour dayshift, 7-day roster system.

We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we at Aliaxis stand for:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast,
• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other,
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.

What will you do?

• Perform routine process and product inspection/testing/verification in accordance with approved test plans, ensuring the quality of products before release to customers
• Approve release of product to customers
• Ensure non-conforming product is controlled properly
• Check for irregularities and defects using visual means and testing equipment
• Conduct basic checks/audits etc of the process of making pipe
• Assist with provision of training and assessment of employees involved in inspection and testing of our products
• Commitment to company safety and quality policies
• Being pro-active and responsive to non-compliant products and potential threats to quality through quarantine and prevention tactics

About You
You will need to be comfortable in working 12-hour day shifts (6am – 6pm), 7-day roster with alternate weekends. This is a 42-hour nominal working week.

You will have an eye for detail, be able to work autonomously with effective time-management skills. Ideally, you will have experience in quality control or internal testing of products or have a passion for it. You will be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

• A basic knowledge of science or a technical trade background (preferred)
• Conduct activities in accordance with the established safety and quality guidelines and procedures
• Ability to adapt to change and work to given instructions
• Comfortable with hands-on work in a physically demanding environment
• Good literacy, grammar (written and oral) and numeracy skills
• Good computer skills - Microsoft Office Suite
• Good communication skills
• Driver’s License
• Current Forklift License
• Technical manufacturing experience and industry knowledge (preferred)
• Experience in conducting product testing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (preferred)

Benefits

• Industry leading paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family members
• Be recognised through our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards
• Explore ample opportunities for career development within our global organisation

We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applicants of all genders and backgrounds to join our team.
Just a heads up – we’re not currently taking any CVs from recruitment agencies without being asked. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation

• Perform routine process and product inspection/testing/verification in accordance with approved test plans, ensuring the quality of products before release to customers
• Approve release of product to customers
• Ensure non-conforming product is controlled properly
• Check for irregularities and defects using visual means and testing equipment
• Conduct basic checks/audits etc of the process of making pipe
• Assist with provision of training and assessment of employees involved in inspection and testing of our products
• Commitment to company safety and quality policies
• Being pro-active and responsive to non-compliant products and potential threats to quality through quarantine and prevention tactic