Mechanical Engineering Technician

Mygration Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd in Somerville, VIC, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician to lead reliability of automated equipment across wash-lines and packaging.

You will drive preventative maintenance using CMMS, perform root-cause analysis, mentor apprentices, and ensure WHS, HACCP, and hygienic design standards are met.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year in high-speed food or FMCG processing, in a senior capacity.
• Proven experience with conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and servo drives.
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and CMMS familiarity.
• Strong WHS, HACCP, GMP knowledge and hygienic design.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical installations for new processing and packaging assets, from wash tanks and slicers to weighers and flow-wrappers.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance plans using CMMS and predictive techniques to maximise uptime.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults on high-speed lines and perform root-cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement with CAD design changes and OEE studies to boost line efficiency.
• Champion safety by conducting risk assessments and ensuring WHS/HACCP compliance.
• Mentor apprentices and technicians and coordinate contractor activities.

Skills

Conveyors

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Pumps

Gearboxes

Servo-drives

CAD: SolidWorks/AutoCAD

CMMS

WHS & HACCP knowledge

Education

Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent (AQF 6)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CMMS

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location: Somerville, VIC, 3912

Full-Time: Immediate start

Reports to: Manager

Salary range: $79,500 - $90,000 – excluding super.

Job Closure date: 30 days

About the Role

Our client, a leader in fresh food processing with a 50-year history, operates a state-of-the-art facility in Somerville. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician to join their team. In this hands‑on leadership role, you will ensure the reliability and performance of advanced automated equipment across their wash‑lines and pack‑shéds.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical installations for new processing and packaging assets, from wash tanks and slicers to weighers and flow‑wrappers, ensuring compliance with safety and hygienic design standards.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance plans using CMMS, applying predictive techniques like vibration analysis to maximise equipment uptime.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults on high-speed lines, performing root‑cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Drive continuous improvement by drafting design modifications in CAD, upgrading drives, and conducting OEE studies to boost line efficiency.
• Champion safety by conducting risk assessments, authoring SWMS, and ensuring all work meets WHS, HACCP, and food‑grade standards.
• Mentor apprentices and technicians, coordinate contractor activities, and collaborate with production and quality teams to meet operational targets.

Skills & Experience Required

• Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent (AQF 6).
• Minimum 1 years' experience in high-speed food or FMCG processing, with experience in a senior capacity.
• Proven expertise with conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, and servo‑drives.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and CMMS software.
• Strong knowledge of WHS, HACCP, GMP, and hygienic design principles.
• Current High-Risk Work Licence (LF), confined space, and working‑at‑heights certificates.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with optical sorting, ultrasonic sealing, or ammonia refrigeration.
• PLC/HMI fault‑finding skills (Allen‑Bradley/Siemens).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Why Apply?

• Senior role in a sophisticated, automated food production environment.
• Clear career pathway to Supervisor or Project Engineer roles.