Mechanical Engineering Technician

Mygration Pty Ltd; Northern Beaches Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Prime location

Specialized training

Career growth

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd advertises a Mechanical Engineering Technician role at a premier dairy facility in French’s Forest, NSW. The role focuses on optimizing and maintaining high‑end European processing and packaging machinery, with a technical lead on complex systems.

Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering qualification with 3–5 years of experience, strong pneumatic/hydraulic knowledge, and a passion for precision maintenance and data‑driven diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of mechanical technician experience in dairy/high‑care FMCG is preferred.
• Strong understanding of pneumatic/hydraulic systems and sanitary valves.
• Analytical mindset with diagnostic data skills and precision.

Responsibilities

• Testing and evaluating fluid handling and thermal systems to specs.
• Lead installation and commissioning of new mechanical plant assets.
• Perform high‑level fault finding and root‑cause analysis on lines.
• Update technical drawings and schematics (AutoCAD) for upgrades.
• Assist Engineers with equipment modifications to boost efficiency.
• Ensure WHS and food safety (HACCP/GMP) compliance.

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

High-speed packaging

Diagnostics & fault-finding

Maintenance planning

Education

Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: French’s Forest, NSW Role Type; Full-Time, Permanent Job Title Mechanical Engineering Technician Position Type: Specialized Food Manufacturing Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000 + Superannuation (Commensurate with experience) Job Closes Date: 30 Days

About the Opportunity

On behalf of our client, a premium producer in the dairy industry, we are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician to join their state‑of‑the‑art butter production facility in French’s Forest. This is not a standard "break‑fix" role. Our client is looking for a technically minded professional who enjoys the engineering challenges of optimizing, testing, and maintaining high‑end European food processing and packaging machinery. You will be a key technical lead, ensuring that complex mechanical systems operate to the highest engineering standards.

Equipment You Will Manage

• Butter Processing: Egli continuous churns, extrusion silos, and surface scrap heat exchangers.
• Packaging & Dosing: Trepko XPG-40, Corazza FB 220, Benhill Microfix Homogenisers, and Packserv fillers.
• Fluid & Process Control: Ampco Rotary Lobe, Sawa Centrifugal pumps, and Bardiani Mix-proof valve clusters.
• Thermal Systems: Moorea condensing boilers, Thermex Solutions chillers, and Teralba heat exchangers.

Key Responsibilities include

• Testing & Evaluation: Conduct rigorous performance testing on fluid handling and thermal systems to ensure they meet engineering design specifications.
• Installation & Commissioning: Lead the assembly and precision installation of new mechanical plant assets and equipment modifications.
• Advanced Diagnostics: Perform high-level fault‑finding and root‑cause analysis on complex automated dosing and wrapping lines.
• Technical Documentation: Interpret and update technical drawings (AutoCAD) and mechanical schematics to support site upgrades.
• System Optimization: Assist Mechanical Engineers in the design and implementation of equipment modifications to improve production efficiency.
• Compliance: Ensure all mechanical systems comply with WHS regulations and food safety standards (HACCP/GMP).

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).
• Experience: At least 3–5 years of experience in a mechanical technician role, ideally within a dairy, pharmaceutical, or high‑care FMCG environment.
• Technical Savvy: Deep understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, sanitary valve technology, and high‑speed packaging machinery.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to collect and analyze diagnostic data to move from reactive to predictive maintenance.
• Precision: A high level of attention to detail and a pride in maintaining equipment to "as‑new" standards.

Why Apply?

• Competitive Salary: $85k - $95k + Super, depending on your depth of experience.
• Prime Location: Work in the beautiful French’s Forest area with modern facilities and a professional team.
• Specialized Training: Gain hands‑on experience with world‑leading European dairy technology.
• Career Growth: Be part of a high‑growth premium brand that values technical expertise and engineering discipline.