Motor Mechanic

Autocareers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to technical databases

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Autocareers in Melbourne is seeking a skilled automotive technician to service and repair engines, transmissions, suspensions, and perform electronic diagnostics. You will diagnose faults, discuss issues with car owners, use test equipment, and perform tests and tune engines while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Full-time role with Monday–Friday plus Saturday half-day. Qualifications include Certificate IV in Motor Mechanism or AQF Certificate III and a valid driving licence, with at

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Motor Mechanism from a recognised institute in Australia or AQF Certificate III.
• Certificate IV in Automotive Technology is required for this position.
• Full car licence is required for this position.
• Valid driving licence.
• Communication skills are essential.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in the industry.
• Ability to carry out tasks with a can-do attitude and positivity is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform tyre changing, wheel alignment and wheel balance.
• Discuss problems with car owners to discover faults, listen to engines and operate test equipment.
• Determine cause and effect of identified problems and determine best course of action.
• Repair and replace worn and faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmissions or steering gear.
• Reassemble, test, clean and adjust repaired or replaced parts or assemblies.
• Use proper tools and ensure they are working properly and stored correctly.
• Perform preventive maintenance such as checking fluid levels, brakes, steering, ignition and wiring systems.
• Tune engines using electronic equipment and make adjustments.
• Diagnose, repair and replace engine management/fuel injection components.
• Use electronic test equipment to locate malfunctions in lighting, instrumentation, emissions control systems.
• Complete vehicle details on Job Sheet and attach purchase invoices.
• Maintain tools and dispose of hazardous substances safely.
• Follow occupational health and safety practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Can-do attitude

Positivity

Education

Certificate IV in Motor Mechanism

Certificate IV in Automotive Technology

AQF Certificate III

Job description

Description of the Position to be filled

Undertake motor vehicle services, carry out repairs of engines, the transmission, the suspension systems as well as undertake electronic diagnostics at an efficient and professional manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform Tyre changing, wheel alignment and wheel balance.


• Discuss problems with car owners to discover faults, listen to engines and operate special test equipment and test drive vehicles to ascertain faults.


• Determine cause & effect of identified problems and determine best course of action.


• Repair and replace worn and faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmission, differentials or steering gear etc.


• Reassemble, test, clean and adjust repaired or replaced parts or assemblies.


• Use of proper tools to make sure they are working properly and put them back into the vehicle.


• Perform preventive maintenance such as checking fluid levels, brake systems, steering, generating ignition, and electrical wiring systems.


• Tune engines using special electronic equipment and make fine adjustments.


• Diagnose, repair and replace engine management/fuel injection components.


• Use of electronic test equipment to locate and correct malfunctions in lighting, instrumentation, electronic fuel injection, ignition and emissions control systems.


• Perform administrative tasks such as completion of vehicle details on Job Sheet and ensue all purchase invoices are properly attached with the Job Sheets.


• Maintain proper and safe keeping of all tools and equipment and ensure hazardous substances are disposed appropriately.


• Follow occupational health and safety practices.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required

• Certificate IV in Motor Mechanism from a recognized institute in Australia OR an AQF Certificate 111 OR an equivalent recognized qualification is required.


• Certificate IV in Automotive Technology specifically is required for this position.


• Full car licence is required for this position.


• Valid driving licence


• Communication skills


• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in the same industry


• Ability to carry out tasks with "can-do" attitude and positivity is highly desirable


• Candidates must hold any valid work visa to be eligible for this position

Remuneration and Facilities:

Annual Gross Salary package of AUD 80,000-85,000 plus Super awaits the right candidate.

• Growth and exposure with all types and models of motor vehicles- Access to technical databases maintained by the industry body, main suppliers etc.

Job Type - Full time (Monday-Friday) & Half Day on Saturday

Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated and please note no recruitment agencies.