Mechanical Service Technician (Brisbane)

A.I.R Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Overtime + penalty rates

On call rates (min 4 hours at double)

Full-time permanent role

Career progression and training

Job summary

A.I.R Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Service Technician to join our client in Brisbane, delivering service and maintenance on a range of large commercial, industrial and manufacturing food and beverage equipment across the region.

The role involves reading mechanical drawings, assembling and aligning components, conducting preventive maintenance, and resolving issues while ensuring safety and high customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude or qualification in mechanical fitting.
• Experience with welding and hot works tickets.
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to be on an on-call roster.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Assemble and disassemble machinery and equipment per instructions.
• Install, align, and adjust mechanical components and systems.
• Perform regular maintenance and inspections to keep machinery running smoothly.
• Repair or replace faulty parts to restore functionality.
• Operate hand and power tools for assembly and repair work.
• Test and troubleshoot equipment to identify performance issues.
• Document all work performed, including repairs and maintenance.
• Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to resolve complex issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding experience

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Service experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Proactive attitude

Self-starter

Minimal supervision

Job description

• Opportunity for overtime + penalty rates
• On call rates (min 4 hours at double time + standby rates)
• Opportunity for career progression, training and development

• $40-$45 p/h + super + allowances
• Company car
• Opportunity for overtime + penalty rates
• On call rates (min 4 hours at double time + standby rates)
• Full-time permanent role
• Opportunity for career progression, training and development

Our client is a leader in the industry providing comprehensive maintenance and reactive services to large commercial, industrial and manufacturing food and beverage equipment across Australia. Due to growth, we are seeking an Mechanical Service Technician to join their team in Brisbane to conduct service and maintenance on equipment across the region, whilst developing and building relationships with customers.

The role:

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints and technical specifications.
• Assemble and disassemble machinery and equipment according to instructions.
• Install, align, and adjust mechanical components and systems.
• Conduct regular maintenance and inspections to ensure machinery is running smoothly and efficiently.
• Repair or replace faulty parts and components to ensure machinery is functioning properly.
• Operate various hand and power tools to perform assembly and repair work.
• Test and troubleshoot equipment to identify and resolve any performance issues.
• Document all work performed, including repairs, adjustments, and maintenance activities.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with other team members, such as engineers and technicians, to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues.

What we're looking for:

• Mechanical aptitude or qualification in mechanical of fitting
• Experience with welding and qualifications/hot works ticket
• Valid Driver's license
• Attention to detail
• Service work experience and/or industrial experience.
• Availability for On Call on a rostered basis.
• Excellent customer service.
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Able and willing to use PDA (handheld computer).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, balance the competing demands, work to deadlines.
• Proactive approach in all aspects of job.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• A highly motivated self-starter

Benefits:

• $40-$45 p/h + super + allowances
• Company car
• Opportunity for overtime + penalty rates
• On call rates (min 4 hours at double time + standby rates)
• Full-time permanent role
• Opportunity for career progression, training and development