Senior Mechanical Technician - Food Processing Automation

Mygration Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician to join a state‑of‑the‑art FMCG facility in Somerville, VIC. Lead mechanical installations for processing assets, and develop preventive maintenance using CMMS to maximise uptime on high‑speed lines.

You will mentor apprentices, ensure WHS/HACCP compliance, and work with production and quality teams to drive safety and efficiency in an automated environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent AQF 6.
• 1+ year in high-speed food or FMCG processing in a senior capacity.
• Experience with conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, servo-drives.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and CMMS software.
• WHS, HACCP, GMP knowledge and hygienic design principles.
• Current High-Risk Work Licence (LF) and safety certificates.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical installations for new processing and packaging assets.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance plans using CMMS.
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic faults; root-cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement; draft CAD modifications and improve line efficiency.
• Contribute to safety with risk assessments and WHS/HACCP compliance.
• Mentor apprentices and coordinate contractor activities with teams.

Skills

Conveyors

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Pumps

Gearboxes

Servo-drives

CAD

CMMS

WHS

GMP

HACCP

Education

Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent (AQF 6)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CMMS software

Job description

Mygration Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician to join a state‑of‑the‑art FMCG facility in Somerville, VIC. Lead mechanical installations for processing assets, and develop preventive maintenance using CMMS to maximise uptime on high‑speed lines.

You will mentor apprentices, ensure WHS/HACCP compliance, and work with production and quality teams to drive safety and efficiency in an automated environment.