Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Fitter or Electrician)

CAF Rail Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAF Rail Australia is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Fitter or Electrician) based in Canberra to ensure smooth operation of rolling stock maintenance in line with CAF policies. You will report to Team Leaders and the Maintenance Manager, performing preventative and corrective maintenance safely.

Requirements include a Trade Certificate/Licence in Electrical or Mechanical, bus/diesel mechanic experience, and flexibility for day/afternoon shifts on a rotational basis

Qualifications

• Trade certificate/licence in Electrical or Mechanical trade.
• Experience as a bus/diesel mechanic preferred.
• Electrical licence highly regarded.
• Experience with heavy machinery maintenance an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on CAF rolling stock.
• Test, diagnose and repair electronic, mechanical and electrical components including HVAC.
• Fault finding using electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Inspect bodywork, roofs and undercarriages for wear or damage.
• Repair or replace parts and carry out regular brake and coupling checks.
• Document task status in the Maintenance Management System and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical diagnosis

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Safety consciousness

Education

Trade Certificate/Licence in Electrical or Mechanical

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Fitter or Electrician)

Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Fitter or Electrician)

Trust in Motion

We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Fitter or Electrician). Based in Canberra, to ensure the overall smooth and efficient operation of the rolling stock maintenance in line with CAF policies and procedures, reporting to Team Leaders and Maintenance Manager. Ensure all maintenance is carried out in a safe manner in line with Health and Safety guidelines.

Fundamental roles and responsibilities which are inherent to the position:

• Carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance on all aspects of CAF rolling stock to meet the requirements of the production plan and in line with CAF policies, procedures and protocols at all times.
• Testing, diagnosing and conducting repairs of electronic, mechanical and electrical components, including the HVAC systems. Fault finding using electrical & mechanical schematics.
• Fault finding and rectification using mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Inspecting bodywork, roofs and undercarriages for wear and tear or damage.
• Repairing or replacing parts.
• Carrying out regular checks on brakes and couplings.
• Taking apart, testing and reassembling mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Writing reports and updating the Maintenance Management System to reflect the status of tasks.
• Ensuring tasks carried out meet the quality requirements of the relevant Railway standards.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks and duties as requested by management.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with all Australians health and safety, quality and environmental legislative requirements.
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner in line with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality consciousness. Advise management of any changes in materials, plant or processes which may impact on safety, quality or the environment, as well as any improvements that could advance CAF's quality and environmental performance.

Education:

• A Trade Certificate/Licence in Electrical, Mechanical or other trade.

Experience:

• Mechanic, especially bus/diesel mechanic.
• Electrical licence highly regarded.
• Previous experience with maintenance of heavy machinery (mining etc) an advantage.

Additional Requirements:

• Honest and reliable.
• Positive and professional manner.
• To be available for day/afternoon shift work on a rotational basis. No overnight shifts.