Machine Tool Build & Field Service Technician

Acumat Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Ongoing training & development

Work with advanced machinery

Supportive team environment

Commitment to safety & improvement

Job summary

Acumat Australia, a division of Abcor Pty Ltd, seeks a hands-on Machine Tool Build & Service Technician to assemble, install, commission, and service machine tools and industrial equipment across Australia. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and support upgrades while providing customer training.

The role blends workshop assembly with field service, demanding read of drawings, hydraulics/pneumatics expertise, and CNC familiarity (Siemens/FANUC).

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson, or equivalent mechanical trade.
• Minimum 5 years' experience building, installing, servicing, or maintaining machine tools, production machinery, automated equipment, or industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, hydraulic diagrams, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Current Driver Licence and willingness to travel when required.
• Experience with CNC machine tools and CNC control systems such as Siemens or FANUC.
• PLC troubleshooting and diagnostics experience.
• Machine installation, leveling, alignment, and commissioning experience.
• Exposure to industrial automation systems.
• Current Forklift Licence (LF).

Responsibilities

• Assemble machine tools and equipment from drawings and specs.
• Install, test, commission, and support machinery at customer sites.
• Perform preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control faults.
• Conduct machine alignment, calibration, and performance verification.
• Support upgrades, retrofits, and automation projects.
• Provide technical support and operator training to customers.
• Complete service reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with customers to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Skills

Reading drawings & diagrams

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Willingness to travel

Customer-focused approach

Forklift operation

Education

Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter or equivalent

Tools

Siemens CNC

FANUC CNC

PLC diagnostics

Forklift Licence

Job description

Acumat Australia, a division of Abcor Pty Ltd, seeks a hands-on Machine Tool Build & Service Technician to assemble, install, commission, and service machine tools and industrial equipment across Australia. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and support upgrades while providing customer training.

The role blends workshop assembly with field service, demanding read of drawings, hydraulics/pneumatics expertise, and CNC familiarity (Siemens/FANUC).