Mechanical Engineering Technician

North West Queensland; Hughenden; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Viper Water Solutions (part of Hollimans Group) in Hughenden, QLD, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineering Technician. Responsibilities include testing, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment to meet manufacturing specs.

The candidate should have a Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and at least 3 years as extrusion technician, with OH&S awareness. Salary ranges from 70,000 to 85,000 AUD per year.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as Extrusion Technician.
• OH&S awareness and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and assess performance graphs to ensure functionality per manufacturing specs.
• Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper function and identify faults via inspection/maintenance oversight.
• Dismantle defective machines and components for repairs.
• Reassemble machines and equipment after repairs and testing.
• Maintain maintenance records and follow work procedures and policies.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Equipment inspection

Education

Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Viper Water Solutions (part of Hollimans Group) manufacture & supply high quality polythene pipe and related products for farms, cattle stations, mines, irrigation & development projects. The Company is currently looking to recruit an experienced and qualified Mechanical Engineering Technician to join their team in Hughenden QLD.

The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess:

• Analyse and assess performance graphs to ensure functionality and diagnosis is in accordance with manufacturing specifications
• Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper function and identify faults by organising and supervising inspection and maintenance of machines and plant equipment
• Dismantle defective machine and components for repairs
• Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operations and make adjustments
• Maintain maintenance records and adhere to work procedures and workplace policies
• Installing equipment, machines, wiring or programs to meet specifications
• Repairing, servicing and maintaining a wide variety of equipment and machinery
• 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.

About the Candidate

Ideally have a Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and or equivalent

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Extrusion Technician
• Professional, confident and positive approach to work
• OH&S awareness

Work Environment

Salary range is $70,000 - $85,000pa commensurate with experience