Senior Mechanical Technician – Food Processing Automation

Mygration Pty Ltd; Somerville; Presencial; AUD 80.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mygration Pty Ltd in Somerville, VIC, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technician to lead maintenance on high‑speed food processing lines. You will oversee installations, develop preventive plans with CMMS, diagnose complex mechanical faults, and drive efficiency improvements across wash-lines and pack-sheds.

The role requires a Mechanical Diploma (AQF6), 1+ year in FMCG, and strong CAD/CMMS skills, plus WHS/HACCP/GMP knowledge and relevant licences.

Formación

• Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) or AQF 6.
• Minimum 1 year experience in high-speed food/FMCG processing, senior capacity.
• Conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, and servo-drives expertise.
• CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and CMMS proficiency.
• Strong knowledge of WHS, HACCP, GMP, and hygienic design principles.
• Current High-Risk Work Licence (LF), confined space, and working-at-heights certificates.

Responsabilidades

• Lead mechanical installations for new processing and packaging assets, from wash tanks and slicers to weighers and flow-wrappers, ensuring safety and hygienic design standards.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans using CMMS, applying predictive techniques like vibration analysis to maximise equipment uptime.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults on high-speed lines, performing root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Drive continuous improvement by drafting design modifications in CAD, upgrading drives, and conducting OEE studies to boost line efficiency.
• Champion safety by conducting risk assessments, authoring SWMS, and ensuring all work meets WHS, HACCP, and food-grade standards.
• Mentor apprentices and technicians, coordinate contractor activities, and collaborate with production and quality teams to meet operational targets.

Conocimientos

Conveyors & packaging lines

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Servo drives & gearboxes

CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

CMMS usage

WHS/HACCP/GMP knowledge

High-Risk Work Licence (LF) & confined

Educación

Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) or AQF 6

Herramientas

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CMMS software

Descripción del empleo

Mygration Pty Ltd in Somerville, VIC, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technician to lead maintenance on high‑speed food processing lines. You will oversee installations, develop preventive plans with CMMS, diagnose complex mechanical faults, and drive efficiency improvements across wash-lines and pack-sheds.

The role requires a Mechanical Diploma (AQF6), 1+ year in FMCG, and strong CAD/CMMS skills, plus WHS/HACCP/GMP knowledge and relevant licences.