Mechanical Technician

Mayday Recruitment; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity-based incentives (~10% of base)

Sutherland-based permanent role

Hands-on engineering projects

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mayday Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a Sutherland-based permanent role.

You will contribute to the construction, assembly, testing and ongoing development of specialist engineering equipment, with involvement across mechanical, electronics and mechatronics aspects.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Welding experience, particularly stainless steel TIG, and/or CNC machining skills advantageous.
• Australian Citizen with 10 years of checkable history for security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical construction and assembly of specialist engineering equipment.
• Assembly of mechanical components and process equipment.
• Hands-on testing, troubleshooting and modification of equipment.
• Manual fabrication tasks including drilling, machining and welding.
• Assisting with commissioning, testing and maintenance of equipment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Contributing practical feedback during design reviews and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding (Stainless TIG)

CNC machining

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

CNC machining

Job description

An Australian technology company developing innovative engineering solutions for applications across the scientific and industrial sectors. This is a unique opportunity to be directly involved in the development of new technology currently at prototype stage.

The Benefits

• Salary $90,000 – $105,000 + Super
• Sutherland based permanent role
• Short-term and long-term equity-based incentive schemes, with performance-based opportunities equivalent to approximately 10% of base salary
• Hands-on involvement in mechanical, electronics and mechatronics projects
• Excellent team culture and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career stability and professional development opportunities

An Australian technology company developing innovative engineering solutions for applications across the scientific and industrial sectors. This is a unique opportunity to be directly involved in the development of new technology currently at prototype stage.

The Benefits

• Salary $90,000 – $105,000 + Super
• Sutherland based permanent role
• Short-term and long-term equity-based incentive schemes, with performance-based opportunities equivalent to approximately 10% of base salary
• Hands-on involvement in mechanical, electronics and mechatronics projects
• Excellent team culture and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career stability and professional development opportunities

The Role

As a Mechanical Technician, you will play a hands-on role in the construction, assembly, testing, commissioning and ongoing development of specialist engineering equipment. You'll be involved in the trial-and-error stages of developing new technology, working closely with engineers to identify issues, make modifications and improve equipment performance before it is deployed internationally.

Main duties will include:

• Mechanical construction and assembly of specialist engineering equipment.
• Assembly of mechanical components, & process equipment a
• Hands-on testing, troubleshooting and modification of equipment throughout the development process.
• Manual fabrication tasks including drilling, machining and welding.
• Assisting with commissioning, testing and maintenance of equipment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Contributing practical feedback during design reviews and continuous improvement activities.

The Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude with a mechanical trade qualification, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Welding experience, particularly stainless steel TIG, and/or CNC machining skills advantageous.
• Must be an Australian Citizen with at least 10 years of checkable history to meet Australian Government security clearance requirements.