Mechanical Engineering Technician

Australian Meat Group; City of Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Meat Group (AMG) is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to support operation, inspection, maintenance and improvement of mechanical plant in our Dandenong South production facilities. You will work with engineers, maintenance staff and production teams to ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently.

The role requires hands-on technical skills, fault finding and the ability to interpret drawings and instructions.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or experience in mechanical engineering or industrial maintenance.
• Experience as Mechanical Engineering Technician or similar role.
• Experience with mechanical plant, hydraulic systems and machine controls.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and reporting skills.
• Safety awareness in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with design, modification and improvement of equipment.
• Select tools, parts and materials for installation and repair.
• Assemble, install, modify and test components and hydraulic systems.
• Estimate material quantities and equipment needs.
• Conduct field testing, inspections and fault finding.
• Collect and analyse performance data; prepare technical records.
• Supervise inspection and maintenance activities.
• Ensure works meet specifications, safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with teams to reduce downtime and improve reliability.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Maintenance

Fault finding

Reading drawings/diagrams

Communication

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Machine controls

Job description

Australian Meat Group (AMG) is a leading provider of high-quality meat production and processing services. We are committed to safety, operational efficiency, quality and continuous improvement across our processing facilities.

We are currently seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our team and support the operation, inspection, maintenance and improvement of mechanical plant and equipment within our production environment.

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location: Dandenong South, VIC

About AMG

Australian Meat Group (AMG) is a leading provider of high-quality meat production and processing services. We are committed to safety, operational efficiency, quality and continuous improvement across our processing facilities.

We are currently seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our team and support the operation, inspection, maintenance and improvement of mechanical plant and equipment within our production environment.

About the Role

In this role, you will work with engineers, maintenance staff and production teams to ensure mechanical equipment, plant systems and production machinery operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with specifications, regulations and workplace requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and managers with the design, modification and improvement of mechanical equipment, plant and production systems.
• Select tools, equipment, parts and materials required for mechanical installation, maintenance and repair works.
• Assemble, install, modify and test mechanical components, machine tools, plant equipment, controls and hydraulic systems.
• Estimate material quantities, equipment requirements and machine requirements for mechanical works.
• Conduct field testing, inspections and fault-finding to identify mechanical defects, performance issues or maintenance requirements.
• Collect and analyse equipment performance data and prepare maintenance reports, diagrams and technical records.
• Organise and supervise inspection and maintenance activities for machinery, plant and production equipment.
• Ensure completed mechanical works meet specifications, safety regulations, quality standards and operational requirements.
• Work with maintenance and production teams to reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability and support continuous improvement.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Relevant qualification or experience in mechanical engineering, mechanical technology, industrial maintenance or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Engineering Technician or similar technical role.
• Experience with mechanical plant, machinery, production equipment, hydraulic systems or machine controls.
• Ability to interpret mechanical specifications, diagrams and technical instructions.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, communication and reporting skills.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Rumuneration

This is subject to your skills, qualifications and experience, but will be within a salary range of $80,000 – $95,000 per annum plus superannuation.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.