Mechanical Technician

Mars; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Walking track

Onsite parking

Health and Wellness Programs

Job summary

Mars Food Nutrition division in Wyong NSW is seeking a Day Shift Mechanical Technician to maintain, repair and fabricate equipment across our manufacturing site. You will perform stainless steel fabrication and high-quality TIG welding in a hygienic food environment, supporting reliability and safety.

You’ll read drawings, work with Production teams to hit targets, and uphold GMP, food safety and quality standards while maintaining a clean, well-organized workshop.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification or Fabrication Trade qualification.
• Experience in food manufacturing or a hygienic processing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in stainless steel sheet fabrication.
• Advanced TIG welding capabilities, particularly with stainless steel.
• Strong purging welding experience with stainless steel piping.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and manage fabrication tasks from concept to completion.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety, food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete mechanical maintenance, repairs and fabrication activities across the manufacturing site.
• Carry out stainless steel sheet fabrication, including measuring, cutting, folding, forming and fitting.
• Perform high-quality TIG welding on stainless steel components and equipment.
• Demonstrate strong experience in purge welding, ensuring high-quality internal weld finishes suitable for food manufacturing applications.
• Manufacture and modify platforms, brackets, chutes, hoppers, pipework, Tanks and other production equipment.
• Support breakdown maintenance, equipment upgrades and planned maintenance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, accessibility and maintainability through fabrication and engineering improvements.
• Work closely with Production teams to deliver targets.
• Ensure all fabrication and maintenance activities meet food safety, GMP, quality and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop and work environment.
• Follow site maintenance processes, procedures and work order requirements.

Skills

Mech trade

Fab trade

Stainless fabrication

TIG welding

Purge welding

Drawings reading

Equipment maintenance

Food manufacturing

Education

Mech trade qualification

Fab trade qualification

Job description

Job Description:

MARS: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!

Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, BEN’S ORIGINAL ® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us in building a sustainable future where people, communities, and the planet can truly thrive.

About the role:

This role will be working for our Mars Food Nutrition segment, where we bring people together through flavour.

Role Title:

Day Shift Mechanical Technician

Location:

Wyong NSW

Hours:

Full-time, Day Shift 7am -3pm

Reporting to:

Mechanical Workshop Manager

What you’ll do:

• Complete mechanical maintenance, repairs and fabrication activities across the manufacturing site.
• Carry out stainless steel sheet fabrication, including measuring, cutting, folding, forming and fitting.
• Perform high-quality TIG welding on stainless steel components and equipment.
• Demonstrate strong experience in purge welding, ensuring high-quality internal weld finishes suitable for food manufacturing applications.
• Manufacture and modify platforms, brackets, chutes, hoppers, pipework, Tanks and other production equipment.
• Support breakdown maintenance, equipment upgrades and planned maintenance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, accessibility and maintainability through fabrication and engineering improvements.
• Work closely with Production teams to deliver targets.
• Ensure all fabrication and maintenance activities meet food safety, GMP, quality and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop and work environment.
• Follow site maintenance processes, procedures and work order requirements.

Your unique ingredients:

• Mechanical trade qualification or Fabrication Trade qualification.
• Strong experience working within food manufacturing or a similar hygienic processing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in stainless steel sheet fabrication.
• Advanced TIG welding capabilities, particularly with stainless steel.
• Strong practical experience in purge welding, including stainless steel pipework and hygienic applications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and manage fabrication tasks from concept through to completion.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety, food safety and quality standards.

Why you’ll love working for Mars:

• Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.
• People: A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.
• Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.
• Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.
• Excellent Health and Wellness Programs.
• Stay active and energised with an onsite gym and walking track.
• Convenient onsite parking for a hassle-free commute

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.We know everyone’s needs are different, and we’re committed to making our application process accessible and supportive for all candidates.

If you require any adjustments along the way, simply let us know in your application form. We’ll work with you to understand what will help you feel comfortable and supported.