Technical Workshop Technician – Electrical Lab Equipment

UNSW Employees, Location, Alumni; Randwick; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Technical Officer/Workshop to support the student project workshop and maintain laboratory equipment using workshop machinery and tools. The role reports to the Senior Technical Officer and sits within the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications.

Location: Kensington, Sydney, on-site with full-time hours. The successful candidate will have a relevant trade certificate, experience with CNC machines, CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks/MasterCam), and strong

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in fitting and machining or equivalent experience.
• Experience with CNC machining, sheet metal work and welding.
• Ability to read drawings and use CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, MasterCam).
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a broader technical team.

Responsibilities

• Support the student project workshop and maintain lab equipment.
• Manufacture, modify and repair equipment using workshop tools.
• Troubleshoot issues promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with the Senior Technical Officer and broader team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Independent work

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

Trade certificate in fitting and machining

Tools

SolidWorks

MasterCam

Job description

UNSW is seeking a Technical Officer/Workshop to support the student project workshop and maintain laboratory equipment using workshop machinery and tools. The role reports to the Senior Technical Officer and sits within the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications.

Location: Kensington, Sydney, on-site with full-time hours. The successful candidate will have a relevant trade certificate, experience with CNC machines, CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks/MasterCam), and strong