Mechanical Fitter- Service Technician

seek.com.au; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

12% superannuation

Tools and equipment provided

Overseas training opportunities

Job summary

seek.com.au in Melbourne is seeking an experienced and hands on Mechanical trade qualified Service Technician / Mechanical fitter for a permanent full-time role. The position focuses on servicing European machinery with opportunities for travel across Victoria and interstate.

Italian language skills are highly regarded, and training with the manufacturer in Italy is possible. The role involves diagnosing mechanical and basic electrical faults, installing and commissioning equipment, and

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills and fault-finding ability.
• Experience as service technician or maintenance fitter.
• Experience with European industrial equipment is desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and fault-finding is an advantage.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with motors, sensors, relays and electrical controls.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair European machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Install and commission new equipment.
• Diagnose motors, sensors, switches, relays and associated components.
• Read mechanical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Identify required spare parts and components.
• Attend customer sites throughout Melbourne and Victoria.
• Undertake interstate travel for installations, servicing and support.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Independent worker

Customer service

Reading drawings & wiring diagrams

Italian language skills

Troubleshooting motors/sensors

Technical manuals & PLC knowledge (adv

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and hands on Mechanical trade qualified Service Technician / Mechanical fitter to join our Melbourne-based business in a permanent full-time position.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician who enjoys working independently, diagnosing problems, maintaining and repairing high-quality European machinery and equipment.

The position is predominantly mechanical; however, a good working knowledge of electrical systems and electrical fault-finding is highly desirable.

The successful applicant will work directly with our customers, local Melbourne team, Italian manufacturer and technical support teams.

Key Responsibilities

Service, maintain and repair European machinery and equipment

Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical faults

Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing

Install and commission new equipment

Diagnose motors, sensors, switches, relays, contactors and associated components

Read mechanical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams

Identify required spare parts and components

Communicate directly with manufacturer when technical assistance is required

Attend customer sites throughout Melbourne and Victoria

Undertake interstate travel when required for installations, servicing and customer support

Undertake occasional overseas travel for technical support, training and manufacturer visits

Maintain accurate service and maintenance records

Provide professional and reliable customer service

Assist with workshop repairs and equipment preparation

About You

Ideally, you will have:

Strong mechanical skills and practical fault-finding ability

Previous experience as a service technician, mechanical - maintenance fitter or similar

Experience working on European industrial or commercial equipment

Restricted electrical licence (disconnect/reconnect) an advantage

Ability to read technical manuals, mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams

Experience with motors, sensors, relays and electrical controls

PLC and variable-speed drive knowledge would be highly regarded but is not essential

Good communication and customer service skills

Ability to work independently and take responsibility for completing jobs

Willingness and ability to travel interstate and overseas when required

Italian Language Skills

A significant advantage of this position is the ability to communicate directly with our Italian manufacturer and technical personnel.

The ability to speak and understand Italian, particularly in a technical environment, would therefore be highly regarded.

Training & Development

We are looking for someone interested in developing a long-term career with our business.

The successful applicant will initially undertake a period of familiarisation and hands-on training in Melbourne, working with our equipment, customers and technical team.

Following this initial period, there may be an opportunity to travel to Italy for further specialist technical and manufacturer training.

This would provide direct exposure to the manufacturers, their technical teams and the equipment at factory level, allowing the successful applicant to develop into one of our key technical specialists in Australia.

Ongoing manufacturer and technical training may also be provided as new equipment and technologies are introduced.

Travel

This is a Melbourne-based position; however, some travel is an important part of the role.

The successful applicant must be comfortable with:

Regular travel throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria

Interstate travel as required

Occasional overseas travel

Potential manufacturer training in Italy

Staying away from home for short periods when installations, service requirements or training require it

All approved business travel will be arranged and paid for by the company in accordance with company policy.

What We Offer

$90,000–$100,000 base salary depending on experience

12% superannuation

Company vehicle

Tools and equipment provided

Stable, long-term position

Variety of workshop and field-service work

Interstate and international exposure

Direct involvement with high-quality European machinery

Opportunity for specialist manufacturer training in Italy

Opportunity to develop into a senior technical specialist within the business

Support from an established Melbourne business

Confidentiality & Business Relationships

As this position provides access to our customers, suppliers, European manufacturers, technical information, pricing and other commercially sensitive information, the successful applicant will be required to enter into a comprehensive employment agreement containing appropriate confidentiality, intellectual property and post-employment protection provisions.