Orchard Machinery Maintenance Tech – $36.81/hr, Ongoing

Agri Labour; Darlington Point; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing employment

38 hours per week

Hands-on technical role

Career development

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to service and repair orchard and harvest machinery at an almond operation in Darlington Point, NSW. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, fault-finding, and timely repairs to minimise downtime.

You will work in a practical, safety-focused environment with responsibilities including record-keeping, coordinating maintenance, and supporting welding when required. An ongoing role with career development is available.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in mechanical areas are desirable.
• Experience maintaining agricultural, heavy vehicle, or industrial machinery.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and preventative maintenance skills.
• Current driver's licence.
• Good computer, organisational, and record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with staff, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain orchard and harvest machinery.
• Complete preventative maintenance and mechanical fault-finding.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime.
• Manage spare parts inventory, purchase orders, and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain accurate equipment records and maintenance registers.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability.
• Support welding and fabrication work where required.
• Follow WHS procedures and promote safe maintenance practices.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Fault-finding

Preventative maintenance

Record-keeping

Driver's licence

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting

Trade qualification in Diesel Mechanics

Trade qualification in Metal Fabrication

Job description

Agri Labour Australia is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to service and repair orchard and harvest machinery at an almond operation in Darlington Point, NSW. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, fault-finding, and timely repairs to minimise downtime.

You will work in a practical, safety-focused environment with responsibilities including record-keeping, coordinating maintenance, and supporting welding when required. An ongoing role with career development is available.