Maintenance Technician - Mold & Factory Equipment

HWI; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HWI is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across the precast production line. The role includes fabricating bake oven block frames, refurbishing precast moulds, and maintaining mixer blades and related equipment to ensure continuous supply of precast components.

The successful candidate will liaise with contractors, plan shutdown activities, monitor equipment, and implement safety procedures to prevent incidents and improve

Qualifications

• Diploma in mechanical engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Trade background in mechanical maintenance, welding, hydraulics or pneumatics.
• Formal training in industrial machinery troubleshooting preferred.
• Completed certified safety training covering Take 5, LOTOTO and site isolation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and plant assets.
• Manufacture fabricated bake oven block frames and refurbish moulds as required.
• Maintain precast equipment and ensure stock supply across production lines.
• Coordinate with service providers for complex failures and arrange third-party technicians for major issues.
• Plan maintenance activities including shutdowns and overhauls.
• Inspect equipment, identify spare parts, and maintain stock levels.
• Create maintenance checklists and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Maintain site buildings and external yards, addressing safety observations.
• Document maintenance records and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with Production and external teams on upgrades and continuous improvement.

Skills

Welding

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Measurement tools

Documentation

Education

Diploma in mechanical engineering

Trade background in mechanical maintenance

Formal industrial machinery troubleshooting training

Take 5 risk assessment training

Tools

Word/Excel

Job description

HWI is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across the precast production line. The role includes fabricating bake oven block frames, refurbishing precast moulds, and maintaining mixer blades and related equipment to ensure continuous supply of precast components.

The successful candidate will liaise with contractors, plan shutdown activities, monitor equipment, and implement safety procedures to prevent incidents and improve