Mechanical Technician QLD

Centurion Water; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Water is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Technician to fabricate, assemble, install and maintain equipment across Water & Wastewater projects, in workshop and on-site in Queensland. You will read drawings, perform PVC and HDPE fabrication, assist with quality control, and collaborate with clients and contractors while upholding safety and environmental policies.

The role requires strong teamwork, fault-finding skills and flexibility to cover mechanical or service tasks as workload

Qualifications

• Work in a team environment to achieve manufacturing tasks within deadlines.
• Carry out mechanical work including PVC pipe fabrication, general steel fabrication, mechanical assembly and testing.
• Provide input on design, installation and maintenance for projects and products.
• Read and follow mechanical drawings to deliver the desired outcome.
• Assist with quality control including red pen mark ups for drawings.
• Prepare and pack equipment for site tasks, including installation and service/maintenance.
• Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health policies and customer requirements.
• Assist electrical colleagues on project or production tasks onsite and in house.

Responsibilities

• Support workshop and site-based activities to achieve manufacturing tasks on time.
• Carry out mechanical tasks such as PVC/HDPE fabrication, steel fabrication and assembly.
• Assist with installation, testing and maintenance across projects.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and GA diagrams to ensure correct outputs.
• Contribute to quality control and documentation for drawings and projects.
• Prepare and package equipment for site tasks and transportation.
• Maintain safety, environmental and company policies on all sites.
• Coordinate with clients and contractors to maintain professionalism on site.

Skills

Mechanical fabrication

PVC fabrication

HDPE fabrication

Reading drawings

Quality control

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

This position is responsible for undertaking mechanical fabrication, assembly, installation and maintenance tasks across all Water & Wastewater projects and products, while supporting both workshop and site-based activities.

The role requires a strong focus on quality workmanship, safety, teamwork and effective communication with colleagues, clients and contractors.

Requirements include

• Work enthusiastically in a team environment including supporting all colleagues to achieve manufacturing tasks to the desired quality of work within deadlines.
• Carry out mechanical work as designated to produce quality work within deadlines. This includes PVC pipe fabrication, general steel fabrication, mechanical assembly work and various acceptance testing.
• Provide technical input concerning the design, installation and maintenance with regards to all projects and products.
• Read & follow mechanical drawings to produce the desired project or task outcome.
• Assistance with quality control of products and projects including red pen mark ups for ASCON drawings.
• Preparation and packing of equipment for site specific tasks, including installation, pipe laying, civil assistance/direction, service/maintenance and existing services upgrades.
• Adherence to all company and customers specific Occupational Safety and Health, quality and environmental policies.
• Assist electrical based colleagues where appropriate on project or production tasks both onsite and in house.
• Liaise with clients and contractors on site while maintaining professionalism
• Adhere to road rules and drive responsibly when driving company owned or marked vehicles.
• Turning up fit for work, being well rested and free from drugs and alcohol.

Ideal candidate will have

• Previous experience in the water industry
• Experience with PVC & HDPE plastic fabrication
• General mechanical/plumbing ability with pride in the workmanship
• Analytical and fault-finding skills
• Ability to read and follow process & instrumentation diagrams and GA drawings
• Flexibility to work within the mechanical or service fields as required by current workload.