Electrical Engineering Technician (Loganholme QLD)

konnecting.com; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KONNECTING is seeking a hands-on Service & Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair and maintain vacuum packaging systems and related equipment. Based in Brisbane, you will work onsite with customers and in workshop environments.

The role covers installation, commissioning, safety, and compliance, with responsibilities including fault finding, component replacement, and providing training to end users. Electrical and mechanical skills, plus a valid Australian license, are essential.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.
• Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification (Cert III or higher).
• Eligible to work in Australia with unrestricted rights.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and/or electrical faults using appropriate tools and testing methods.
• Carry out service, repair and maintenance across vacuum packaging systems and equipment.
• Repair and replace motors, gearboxes, bearings, seals, shafts and conveyors.
• Ensure equipment is returned to service safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Install machinery onsite and in workshop environments and commission equipment.
• Provide basic operational training to end users and customers.
• Communicate job progress and outcomes clearly to customers.
• Manage jobs to meet timelines and service expectations, and maintain stock in service vehicle.
• Complete accurate service records and documentation.
• Follow safety practices including SWMS and hygiene standards in food-safe environments.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Customer service mindset

Clear communication

Problem solving

Tool proficiency

Time management

Education

Mechanical or Electrical trade Cert III or higher

Job description

• Diagnose mechanical and/or electrical faults using appropriate tools and testing methods


• Carry out service, repair and maintenance works across vacuum packaging systems and associated equipment


• Repair and replace components including motors, gearboxes, bearings, seals, shafts and conveyor


• Ensure equipment is returned to service safely, efficiently and to a high standard


• Identify and implement safe, practical fixes to equipment issues


• Install machinery and equipment onsite and in workshop environments


• Commission equipment and ensure correct operation


• Provide basic operational training to end users and customers

Service & Maintenance (Core)

• Diagnose mechanical and/or electrical faults using appropriate tools and testing methods


• Carry out service, repair and maintenance works across vacuum packaging systems and associated equipment


• Repair and replace components including motors, gearboxes, bearings, seals, shafts and conveyor


• Ensure equipment is returned to service safely, efficiently and to a high standard


• Identify and implement safe, practical fixes to equipment issues

Installation & Commissioning (Core)

• Install machinery and equipment onsite and in workshop environments


• Commission equipment and ensure correct operation


• Provide basic operational training to end users and customers

Customer & Communication (Core)

• Communicate clearly with customers regarding job progress and outcomes


• Represent the business professionally onsite


• Manage customer expectations and elevate issues where required

Operations & Job Management (Core)

• Organise jobs effectively to meet timelines and service expectations


• Ensure appropriate tools, parts and preparation for each job


• Maintain parts stock control within service vehicle


• Complete accurate reporting, documentation and service records

Safety & Compliance (Core)

• Follow all safe work practices including JSA, Take 5 and SWMS requirements


• Maintain thorough and accurate safety documentation


• Work within food-safe environments and adhere to hygiene standards


• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with relevant standards

Mechanical (Core for Mechanical Bias / Support for Electrical Bias)

• Perform mechanical fault finding, repair and maintenance works


• Undertake installation and replacement of mechanical components


• Use workshop tools, power tools and fixed plant safely

Electrical (Core for Licensed Electrical Technicians / Developing for Others)

• Perform electrical testing, fault finding and diagnostics (where licensed)


• Carry out electrical installations and modifications in line with licensing and compliance requirements.


• Take responsibility for electrical safety and compliance on jobs where electrical work is performed (where licensed)


• Support electrical work and build capability over time (non-licensed technicians)

Workshop & Fabrication (Secondary / If experienced)

• Undertake fabrication and modification of mechanical parts


• Complete stainless steel and mild steel welding


• Perform machining tasks including milling and turning

Logistics & Support (Secondary)

• Forklift operation (if licensed)


• Receive, dispatch, palletise and secure goods for freight

Education, Licences and Qualifications

Essential

• Current, unrestricted QLD driver's licence


• Relevant mechanical trade qualification (Mechanical or Electrical - Cert III or higher)


• Must be eligible to work in Australia with unrestricted work rights

Additional (Role Dependent)

• Electrical licence (required to perform electrical work and take responsibility for electrical compliance)

Desirable

• Forklift licence


• Welding and fabrication experience


• Machining experience (milling, turning)

Professional Experience

• Experience servicing and repairing industrial machinery or similar equipment


• Experience in mechanical fault finding and repair


• Exposure to working in workshop and/or field service environments


• Experience working in customer facing service roles

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair capability (mechanical and/or electrical)


• Ability to problem solve and implement safe, practical fixes


• Proficient in using workshop tools (hand and power tools)


• Clear communication and documentation skills


• Strong organisation and time management


• High attention to detail and quality of work


• Physically capable of working in demanding environments and confined spaces


• Professional presentation and strong work ethic


• Strong customer service mindset

Desirable / Developing

• Cross skilling across mechanical and electrical disciplines


• Sound understanding of AC motor operation and associated components


• Exposure to vacuum systems


• Fabrication, welding or machining capability

Annual Salary of $110,000 to $120,000 plus super

About Us

KONNECTING is an Australian Skilled Migration & Recruitment Consultation that sources candidates for niche roles. We are also a registered migration agency with the capability to process the Australian employer sponsored visa. For other jobs, including those offering visa sponsorship, or for other Australian visa information, you may visit www.konnecting.com.