Maintenance Technician - Precision Manufacturing (Aerospace/Defence)

TAE Aerospace group; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Private health insurance discounts

Salary packaging & novated lease

Additional annual leave purchase

EAP & wellbeing resources

Employee benefits program

Job summary

Levett Engineering is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the reliability and continuous operation of CNC machinery in a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment. You will perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance while collaborating with production teams and external service providers.

The role requires a mechanical trade qualification, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to read technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining CNC machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance on CNC machinery, tooling and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate with OEMs and service providers for major servicing as per schedules.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs and schedules.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and consumables to support maintenance.
• Conduct inspections and monitor equipment condition to identify potential issues.
• Complete maintenance records, work orders and equipment history documentation.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with health, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Fault-finding

Reading drawings

Preventive maintenance

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Certificate III Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent)

Tools

CMMS experience

PLC basics

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Precision Manufacturing (Aerospace/Defence)

Posted: 17/08/2026

Closing Date: 25/09/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Operations

About the Role

Levett Engineering are a high-performance precision machining business delivering complex components and assemblies into aerospace and defence programs.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the reliability, performance, and continuous operation of CNC machinery and equipment within a high-precision manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine, preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.

Working closely with production teams and external service providers, the Maintenance Technician will diagnose faults, conduct repairs, manage critical spare parts, and ensure all machinery operates safely and efficiently in accordance with operational and quality standards.

Your Day | Your Week

• Perform scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance on CNC machinery, tooling, and associated manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults on CNC machines to minimise production downtime.
• Coordinate with OEMs, machine suppliers, and external maintenance providers to ensure major servicing activities are completed in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance programs and schedules for all CNC machinery and supporting equipment.
• Manage and maintain an inventory of critical spare parts and consumables to support preventative maintenance activities and reduce equipment downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections and condition monitoring of machinery, tooling, and plant equipment to identify potential issues before failures occur.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, work orders, service reports, and equipment history documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing equipment reliability, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements, company procedures, and regulatory obligations.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and clean work environment always.

What We’re Looking For

Safety-focused individual with a proactive approach to hazard identification and risk management. You will be reliable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and someone who is committed to quality and continuous improvement.

You will be team-oriented with the ability to build positive working relationships across the business.

Essential Skills | Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Certificate III Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience maintaining CNC machinery and manufacturing equipment within a production environment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, equipment manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Sound understanding of preventative maintenance principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands.

Desirable Skills | Qualifications

• Experience managing or working within a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Exposure to multi-axis CNC machining centres, robotics, automated equipment, or aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Basic understanding of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
• Forklift, Elevated Work Platform (EWP), or confined space qualifications.

Why Join? The Benefits

• Flexible and life friendly work practices
• Heath & wellbeing resources, including access to an Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
• Salary Packaging & Novated Lease opportunities
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Access to Private Health Insurance Discounts
• Access to our Turbocharged Employee Benefits Program

Additional Requirements:
Due to the nature of our work and the requirements of our customers, all applicantsmay be required to hold Australian citizenshipand need to meetITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)and/orEAR (Export Administration Regulations)compliance as part of employment eligibility.

Successful applicants may also be required to undergo acurrent police check, obtain aCommonwealth defence security clearance, and participate inrandom drug and alcohol screeningas part of our commitment to safety and security.

We make employment decisions based on merit, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

For more information on Levett Engineering, visitour website www.levett.com.au