Mechanical Engineer

Rad Hard Chroming; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

RAD Hard chroming Queensland is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our specialist team, focusing on inspection, refurbishment and manufacturing support across machining, hard chrome plating, grinding and finishing processes.

You will work closely with production staff to ensure components meet drawings, tolerances and customer specs, while contributing to quality improvements and maintaining safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing or machining environment.
• Understanding of drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of grinding, machining, polishing or plating desirable.
• Strong problem solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a bush production environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect shafts, cylinders and components for wear and defects.
• Interpret drawings, specs and tolerances.
• Perform dimensional inspections with micrometers, calipers, bore gauges and dial indicators.
• Apply engineering knowledge to tolerances and surface finishes.
• Provide technical support during refurbishment.
• Monitor plating and finishing processes against specs.
• Identify defects and assist with corrective actions.
• Conduct final dimensional and visual inspections before release.
• Maintain records for engineering, inspection, production and quality control.
• Collaborate with machinists to resolve issues.
• Assist with troubleshooting and practical engineering solutions.
• Contribute to quality and production improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Precision measurement

Dimensional inspection

Mechanical problem solving

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Bore gauges

Dial indicators

Job description

RAD Hard chroming Queensland is a specialist engineering business providing hard chrome plating, grinding, polishing and mechanical component refurbishment services. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team, This is full time opportunity to a practical and technically minded engineer with strong mechanical knowledge an interest in component inspection, refurbishment and manufacturing processes.

About the position.

The mechanical engineer will inspect and assess mechanical components and provide engineering support through the machining, hard chrome plating, grinding, polishing and refurbishment process. The position involves working closely with production personnel, machinists and other technical staff to ensure components meet engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, surface finish requirements and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect shafts, cylinder rods and mechanical components for wear, corrosion, dimensional defects and surface damage.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and dimensional requirements.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using micrometers, vernier calipers , bore gauges and dial indicators.
• Apply engineering knowledge to tolerances, fits, dimensions and surface finish requirements.
• Provide technical support during mechanical component refurbishment.
• Monitor hard chrome plating and associated finishing processes against engineering specifications.
• Identify defects and dimensional deviations and assist with corrective actions.
• Perform final dimensional and visual inspections before components are released.
• Maintain engineering, inspection, production and quality control records.
• Work with machinist and production personnel to resolve mechanical, dimensional and finishing issues.
• Assist with troubleshooting and practical engineering solutions.
• Contribute to quality improvement and production improvement.
• Ensure work compiles with workplace health and safety and environmental requirements.

Skills and Experience.

• Relevant qualification in mechanical engineering, mechanical technology or a closely related discipline.
• Relevant experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, machining, component refurbishment or related engineering environment.
• Good understanding of mechanical components, engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of grinding, machining, polishing, hardchrome plating or component finishing processes is desirable.
• Strong mechanical problem solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a bush production environment.

What We Offer

• Full time employment
• Salary of $80,000 - $100,000 + superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to work with specialised engineering and component refurbishment processes.
• Practical mechanical engineering responsibilities.
• Professional development within a specialised business.

Rad hard chroming QLD is an equal opportunity employer.