Mechanical Technician

Breton Australia; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Breton Australia Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a full-time Mechanical Technician to support and service Breton machinery across Australia and New Zealand. The role focuses on installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance and on-site technical support for advanced CNC machinery used in aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing sectors.

You will read drawings, diagnose faults, operate precision measurement tools, and train customers and junior technicians.

Formación

• Three+ years of relevant work experience as a Mechanical Technician.
• Strong time management to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take directions and work independently when needed.
• Excellent communication to explain technical issues to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Proficiency with computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Flexibility to work days, nights, or weekends as needed.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Reading mechanical drawings and foundation plans of Breton machines.
• Assembling, installing, and starting Breton machinery.
• Performing regular maintenance for machine reliability.
• Using precision measuring tools and levels for alignment.
• Diagnosing faults and machinery issues.
• Working with Siemens and Heidenhain controls.
• Providing hotline support for national and international installations.
• Preparing documentation and reports.
• Training customers and maintenance staff.
• Collaborating with sales to understand customer needs and provide support.
• Recommending improvements to equipment to lower costs or increase production.

Conocimientos

Mechanical Technician

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Driver's license

Italian language

Herramientas

Excel

Outlook

Word

Descripción del empleo

Breton Australia Pty Ltd is a leading provider of advanced machining centres and machinery solutions for various industrial sectors. We specialize in the sale and technical servicing of a comprehensive range of state-of-the‑art industrial machinery and plants developed and manufactured in Italy by our parent company Breton Spa, a pioneer in the development of advanced technologies and materials. Our products include machinery and technologies for stone processing (including cutting, polishing, profiling, and shaping) as well as 5 and 6-axis CNC machinery working with metal and composite materials for the aerospace, defence, aeronautics, naval, automotive, motor racing, energy, die, modelling, prototyping, thermosetting polymer-based large-scale additive manufacturing, and general manufacturing industries

About the Role

To intensify and improve technical service to our customers in Australia and New Zealand, we are currently seeking a full-time, enthusiastic, and organized Mechanical Technician to join our technical team

Tasks Include:

• Reading mechanical drawings of individual parts, complex machine layouts,
• and foundation plans of the machines and plants supplied by Breton
• Assembling, installing, and starting up the machinery supplied by Breton
• Performing regular maintenance activities necessary to ensure the well‑being of the machinery
• Using a majority of common tools and accurate measuring equipment such as electronic levels, precision instruments like squareness meters, and dial indicators
• Diagnosing work‑related faults and machinery issues
• Handling numerical controls such as Siemens and Heidenhain applied to aerospace, automotive, die, modeling, prototyping, and stone industries
• Managing electro‑mechanical machinery supplied by Breton
• Providing hotline service for national and international installations
• Continuously improving knowledge
• Preparing documentation and reports
• Training customers and assisting maintenance technicians
• Serving customers by identifying their needs and engineering adaptations of products, equipment, and services
• Collaborating with the sales team to understand customer requirements and provide sales support
• Identifying current and future customer service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual customers
• Recommending improved materials or machinery to customers, showing how changes can lower costs or increase production, such as through scheduled service and parts replacements

Skills:

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience as a Mechanical Technician
• Time management to meet deadlines
• Ability to take directions
• Strong communication skills to explain technical issues to colleagues and customers with diverse backgrounds
• Excellent problem‑solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues
• Proficiency in computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Self‑motivation
• Flexibility to work days, nights, or weekends as needed
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of the Italian language is preferable