Mechanical Technician - Maintenance & Diagnostics

APPRISE CONSULTING PTY LTD; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawsons Engineering in Townsville is seeking Mechanical Technicians to join our team. Work focuses on maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs across mining, marine, power and process sectors.

You will read blueprints, perform preventative maintenance, assist with installs and commissioning, document service history, and support safety and quality standards. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Technician or similar role.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.
• Knowledge in wide variety of machine diagnostics software highly regarded.
• Documentation skills, must be able to maintain accurate records of maintenance service history.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Safety-conscious mindset.
• Self-motivated, organised, punctual and reliable.
• Must have great work ethics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, plans and designs for mechanical engineering work under supervision.
• Diagnose faults and implement efficient solutions to machine breakdowns.
• Inspect, remove, replace bearings and seals, and repair mechanical parts.
• Overhaul equipment with or without external contractors.
• Disassemble, assemble, test and report on equipment maintenance tasks.
• Maintain safety, process and utility equipment.
• Assist with rigging and lifting for heavy machinery.
• Advise staff on design of advanced mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot process equipment and automation issues on manufacturing lines.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.
• Follow supervisor instructions and work specifications.
• Support improvement projects.
• Fabricate and repair parts using machine shop tools.
• Monitor downtime and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Follow safety rules and procedures.
• Install and commission new equipment as directed.
• Understand customer change requests and provide schedules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Experience as mechanical technician

Reading blueprints/manuals

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Diagnostics software knowledge

Documentation/maintenance records

Attention to detail

Communication and teamwork

Safety-conscious mindset

Self-motivated and reliable

Strong work ethics

Tools

Diagnostics software

Job description

Dawsons Engineering in Townsville is seeking Mechanical Technicians to join our team. Work focuses on maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs across mining, marine, power and process sectors.

You will read blueprints, perform preventative maintenance, assist with installs and commissioning, document service history, and support safety and quality standards. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, reliability, and teamwork.