Equipment Specialist - F&T Manufacturing QLD

Wacol F&T; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

OnePass membership

Extensive benefits across health, etc.

12 weeks parental leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bunnings is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Specialist at the Wacol site to maintain, service and repair production equipment across saws, presses, conveyors and automation systems. You will contribute to safety, reliability and smooth production.

You’ll plan preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and support equipment installation and improvements. A mechanical or electrical trade qualification and hands-on maintenance experience are essential, with a mindset for continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required (mechanical or electrical)
• Hands-on industrial equipment maintenance experience
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals
• Experience with PLC-controlled or automated equipment is valued
• Current driver’s licence

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete preventive maintenance, inspections and servicing
• Respond to breakdowns and diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automation faults
• Prioritise repairs to safely return critical equipment to operation
• Identify ageing or worn components before they fail
• Support installation, relocation, commissioning and setup of machinery
• Recommend improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency and life
• Coordinate with manufacturers, technicians and suppliers for specialist support
• Manage critical spare parts and maintenance consumables
• Maintain clear maintenance records and servicing schedules
• Share equipment knowledge with operators and support safe use
• Provide technical support to other Frame & Truss sites when required

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Reading diagrams

Safe isolation

Education

Mechanical or electrical trade qualification

Job description

Equipment Specialist - F&T Manufacturing QLD

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few
• Free standard OnePass membership
• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave
• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender
• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities
• We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About the role

Bring your maintenance expertise to a hands-on role where your decisions will directly influence safety, production and equipment reliability across our Frame & Truss operation.

As our Manufacturing Equipment Specialist, you’ll take ownership of maintaining, servicing and repairing the production equipment at our Wacol manufacturing site. Working with machinery including saws, presses, conveyors, material-handling systems and automated equipment, you’ll help keep production running safely and efficiently.

You’ll be part of a practical, collaborative site team where your technical knowledge will be valued. You’ll also have opportunities to broaden your expertise by supporting equipment troubleshooting across our wider Frame & Truss manufacturing network.

What’s involved

This is a varied role that combines planned maintenance, fault-finding and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Plan and complete preventive maintenance, equipment inspections and scheduled servicing
• Respond to breakdowns and diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automation-related faults
• Prioritise repairs to safely return critical equipment to operation
• Identify ageing or worn components before they lead to equipment failure
• Support the installation, relocation, commissioning and set-up of machinery
• Recommend practical improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency and equipment life
• Work with equipment manufacturers, technicians, contractors and parts suppliers when specialist support is needed
• Manage critical spare parts and maintenance consumables
• Keep clear, accurate maintenance records and servicing schedules
• Share equipment knowledge with operators and support safe, correct machinery use
• Provide technical support to other Frame & Truss sites when required

Safety will be central to everything you do. You’ll apply safe isolation and lockout procedures, identify hazards and help create practical solutions that protect everyone working around the equipment.

About You

You enjoy solving real-world technical problems and take pride in getting equipment operating safely and reliably. You can work independently, make sound decisions under production pressure and adjust your priorities when an unexpected breakdown occurs.

You’ll join a close-knit team that works across production, operations, safety, procurement and technology. Clear communication, trust and a willingness to share knowledge will help you build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and service technicians.

You’re also interested in improving how maintenance is delivered, not simply fixing what has already gone wrong.

What you’ll need

• A mechanical or electrical trade qualification, or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Hands-on industrial or production equipment maintenance experience
• Practical capability across mechanical systems and ideally electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• The ability to read technical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and safe isolation procedures
• Confidence maintaining accurate records through a maintenance system and Microsoft Office
• A current driver’s licence
• The physical capacity to undertake hands-on maintenance work

Experience with PLC-controlled or automated equipment, manufacturing machinery, timber or Frame & Truss operations will be valued. An electrical licence, forklift licence or EWP ticket would also be useful, but is not essential.

We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at ****@bunnings.com.au.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.