Workshop & Assembly Technician

Net Automation Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration based on award rates

Training in pneumatics and automation

Stable employment

Job summary

Net Automation Pty Ltd is seeking a practical Manufacturing Technician to join our Knoxfield workshop. The role focuses on light mechanical assembly and testing of pneumatic control boxes and components. You will read drawings, fit pneumatic parts, test assemblies, and keep a clean, safe workspace while supporting light warehouse tasks.

Training in pneumatics and industrial automation is provided. This is a hands-on, varied technical role within a small team, offering stable employment with an

Qualifications

• Experience reading technical drawings and instructions.
• Proficient with hand tools and pneumatics.
• Ability to work in a clean, organized workshop.
• Willingness to learn; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assemble systems from drawings and procedures.
• Fit pneumatic components, tubing and hardware.
• Test, troubleshoot and repair assemblies.
• Inspect components and record test results.
• Read drawings and suggest practical improvements.
• Assist with light warehouse and stock-handling duties.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area.

Skills

Fitter & Turner

Mechanical Assembler

Trades Assistant

Reading drawings

Pneumatics

Tools

CAD

Job description

Light mechanical assembly and testing | Boronia

Are you a Fitter and Turner, Mechanical Assembler or Trades Assistant looking for a cleaner, lighter and less physically demanding role?

NET Automation is an established Australian-owned industrial automation company and the distributor for Camozzi Automation. We are seeking a practical, detail-focused Manufacturing Technician to join our Knoxfield team.

The role

You will assemble and test pneumatic control boxes and components in a clean, organised workshop environment.

• Assembling systems from technical drawings and procedures
• Fitting pneumatic components, tubing and hardware
• Testing, troubleshooting and repairing assemblies
• Inspecting components and recording test results
• Reading drawings and recommending practical improvements
• Assisting with light warehouse and stock-handling duties
• Maintaining a safe and organised work area

This is a varied technical role, not heavy fabrication or repetitive production-line work.

About you

You will ideally have experience as a Fitter and Turner, Trades Assistant, Mechanical Assembler, Maintenance Fitter or Workshop Technician.

You will also have:

• Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills
• Experience using hand tools
• The ability to read technical drawings and instructions
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
• The ability to work independently and within a small team
• Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn
• Experience with pneumatics, mechanical assembly, testing, CAD or clean-room work is desirable but not essential. Product training will be provided.

What we offer

• Clean, organised workshop conditions
• Lighter mechanical assembly work
• Varied and interesting technical projects
• Training in pneumatics and industrial automation
• Stable employment with an established Australian business
• Remuneration based on award rates, skills and experience
• Remuneration will be based on award rates and negotiations with the successful applicant.