Lead Mechanical Technician – Food Processing Automation

Mygration Pty Ltd; Somerville; Vor Ort; AUD 80.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mygration Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician in Somerville, VIC to lead mechanical installations and ensure safety and hygienic design on high-speed food lines.

You will develop preventative maintenance plans using CMMS, perform root-cause analysis, and drive improvements in line efficiency. A diploma in Mechanical Engineering plus relevant FMCG experience is required.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent (AQF 6).
• Minimum 1 year' experience in high-speed food or FMCG processing, with experience in a senior capacity.
• Proven expertise with conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, and servo-drives.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and CMMS software.
• Strong knowledge of WHS, HACCP, GMP, and hygienic design principles.
• Current High-Risk Work Licence (LF), confined space, and working-at-heights certificates.

Aufgaben

• Lead mechanical installations for new processing and packaging assets, from wash tanks and slicers to weighers and flow-wrappers, ensuring compliance with safety and hygienic design standards.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance plans using CMMS, applying predictive techniques like vibration analysis to maximise equipment uptime.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults on high-speed lines, performing root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Drive continuous improvement by drafting design modifications in CAD, upgrading drives, and conducting OEE studies to boost line efficiency.
• Champion safety by conducting risk assessments, authoring SWMS, and ensuring all work meets WHS, HACCP, and food-grade standards.
• Mentor apprentices and technicians, coordinate contractor activities, and collaborate with production and quality teams to meet operational targets.

Kenntnisse

Conveyors

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Pumps

Gearboxes

Servo-drives

Ausbildung

Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

CMMS software

Jobbeschreibung

Mygration Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician in Somerville, VIC to lead mechanical installations and ensure safety and hygienic design on high-speed food lines.

You will develop preventative maintenance plans using CMMS, perform root-cause analysis, and drive improvements in line efficiency. A diploma in Mechanical Engineering plus relevant FMCG experience is required.