Senior Mechanical Technician - Precision Accelerator Systems

ANSTO; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days personal leave

Parental leave: 18 weeks

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging options via superannn

Flexible working where possible

Job summary

ANSTO in Clayton, VIC, invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Technician to support the accelerator, beamlines and instruments at the Australian Synchrotron. You will apply specialist skills across fabrication, installation, commissioning and maintenance of complex mechanical systems.

The role requires a recognised mechanical trade with extensive experience, proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and solid documentation practices.

Qualifications

• A recognised mechanical trade qualification with 8+ years' experience or equivalent.
• Experience with complex mechanical systems and scientific instrumentation.
• Ability to produce manufacturing drawings and work safely with workshop tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, maintain and commission complex mechanical systems to meet required conditions.
• Design and fabricate specialized equipment for accelerator and beamlines.
• Coordinate mechanical projects and installations during shutdowns.
• Develop and manage SOPs, JSA/SWMS and risk assessments.
• Supervise, train and mentor apprentices and technicians.
• Source, procure materials and tooling to ensure continuous operation.

Skills

Mechanical trade

3D CAD modelling

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Fusion 360

MS Office

Job description

ANSTO in Clayton, VIC, invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Technician to support the accelerator, beamlines and instruments at the Australian Synchrotron. You will apply specialist skills across fabrication, installation, commissioning and maintenance of complex mechanical systems.

The role requires a recognised mechanical trade with extensive experience, proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and solid documentation practices.