Hands-on Workshop Technician – Lifting & Rigging

Programmed; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed, an established Australian-owned company, seeks a Workshop Technician at its Wacol site to inspect, test, assemble and repair lifting and height safety equipment.

You will work in a hands-on workshop, operate tools and forklifts, load and unload gear, and ensure documentation meets procedures and standards.

This role offers a clear path to progression into supervisory duties in a specialised industrial sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical, industrial, trades or workshop environment.
• Practical mechanical aptitude.
• Some exposure to inspection, testing or quality processes.
• Ability to follow procedures and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate paperwork/documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, assemble and repair lifting and height safety equipment.
• Assemble wire rope and chain slings and conduct load testing.
• Work to relevant Australian Standards and company procedures.
• Load/unload equipment and operate workshop tools and forklifts.
• Complete accurate testing, inspection and job documentation.
• Pack and dispatch orders.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop.
• Attend toolbox meetings and product training.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Job description

Programmed, an established Australian-owned company, seeks a Workshop Technician at its Wacol site to inspect, test, assemble and repair lifting and height safety equipment.

You will work in a hands-on workshop, operate tools and forklifts, load and unload gear, and ensure documentation meets procedures and standards.

This role offers a clear path to progression into supervisory duties in a specialised industrial sector.