Mechanical Technician

MAYDAY Recruitment Group; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity incentives

International deployment

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Descripción de la vacante

MAYDAY Recruitment Group is seeking a Mechanical Technician based in Lucas Heights to contribute to the construction, assembly, testing and ongoing development of specialist engineering equipment.

You will work closely with engineers in trial-and-error development, perform manual fabrication, welding, and reading drawings, with opportunities for international deployment and career growth.

Formación

• Mechanical trade qualification or equivalent technical experience.
• Welding experience with stainless TIG; CNC machining advantageous.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical docs.

Responsabilidades

• Mechanical construction and assembly of specialist equipment.
• Assemble components, process equipment and gas handling systems.
• Testing, troubleshooting and modifying equipment during development.
• Fabrication tasks: drilling, machining and welding.
• Assist commissioning, testing and maintenance of equipment.
• Support electronics/mechatronics projects as needed.
• Interpret drawings and provide feedback during reviews.
• Identify issues and help develop solutions.

Conocimientos

Welding TIG

CNC machining

Drawings reading

Troubleshooting

Educación

Mechanical trade qualification

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

The Company:

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, working through the trial-and-error process alongside experienced engineers to build, test and improve equipment before it is rolled out globally. Longer term, there may even be opportunities to service and maintain the very equipment you helped develop.

The Benefits

• Permanent full-time position based in Lucas Heights
• Salary $90,000 – $95,000 + superannuation
• Short-term and long-term equity-based incentive schemes, with performance-based opportunities equivalent to approximately 10% of base salary
• Opportunity to help develop and refine technology before international deployment
• Hands-on involvement in mechanical, electronics and mechatronics projects
• Potential future opportunities to service equipment internationally
• 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 and gas handling systems.
• 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.
• Supporting electronics and mechatronics-related projects where required.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Contributing practical feedback during design reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Identifying technical issues and working collaboratively to develop solutions.

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.
• An open-minded, practical approach to trial-and-error testing and technical problem-solving.
• Must be an Australian Citizen with at least 10 years of checkable history to meet Australian Government security clearance requirements.