Mechanical Engineering Technician

Recruitment Innovations; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

On-Trac AG in Bathurst NSW is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Technician to join the service department. The role involves pre-delivery checks, assembly of hydraulic systems, servicing and maintenance of tractors and farm equipment.

The successful candidate will analyse performance data, dismantle and reassemble machinery, maintain records, and ensure work complies with specifications and regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience with farming machinery and equipment.
• Professional, confident and positive approach to work.
• OH&S awareness.

Responsibilities

• Pre-delivery of new tractors.
• Assembly of new attachments and hydraulic systems.
• Servicing and maintenance of tractors and farm equipment.
• Analyse and assess performance graphs to ensure functionality per specifications.
• Dismantle defective tractors and components for repairs.
• Reassemble tractors and farming machines following repair and testing.
• Maintain maintenance records and adhere to procedures and policies.
• Select tools and equipment for assembling and installing mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering degree

3+ years experience

OH&S awareness

Education

Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

On-Trac AG provide farming machinery, light construction equipment, spare parts and mechanical services across their three locations in Bathurst, Mudgee and Robin Hill. Currently they are recruiting for experienced and qualified Mechanical Engineering Technician to join their service department in Bathurst NSW. The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess:

• Pre-delivery of new tractors
• Assembly of new attachments and hydraulic systems
• Servicing and maintenance of tractors and farm equipment
• Analyse and assess performance graphs to ensure functionality and diagnosis is in accordance with manufacturing specifications
• Dismantle defective tractors and components for repairs
• Reassemble tractors and farming machines and equipment following repair, testing operations and make adjustments
• Maintain maintenance records and adhere to work procedures and workplace policies
• Selecting correct tools and equipment for the assembling and installing of new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine, tools and controls and hydraulic power systems
• Ensuring works are within specifications and regulations including material costing’s, quantities, machine requirements and timeframe.

Skills and Abilities

• Ideally have a Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years or relevant experience preferably with farming machinery and equipment
• Professional, confident and positive approach to work
• OH&S awareness

Salary range is $75,000 - $90,000pa commensurate with experience. Full-time Position available. Application opens on 12th of October 2026 and closes on 12th of November 2026.