Workshop Technician

Programmed; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed, an established Australian-owned company, seeks a Workshop Technician at its Wacol site to inspect, test, assemble and repair lifting and height safety equipment.

You will work in a hands-on workshop, operate tools and forklifts, load and unload gear, and ensure documentation meets procedures and standards.

This role offers a clear path to progression into supervisory duties in a specialised industrial sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical, industrial, trades or workshop environment.
• Practical mechanical aptitude.
• Some exposure to inspection, testing or quality processes.
• Ability to follow procedures and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate paperwork/documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, assemble and repair lifting and height safety equipment.
• Assemble wire rope and chain slings and conduct load testing.
• Work to relevant Australian Standards and company procedures.
• Load/unload equipment and operate workshop tools and forklifts.
• Complete accurate testing, inspection and job documentation.
• Pack and dispatch orders.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop.
• Attend toolbox meetings and product training.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Job description

Location: Wacol, Brisbane
Employment: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Hours: 7:00am – 3:00pm
Pay: $40 per hour

An established Australian-owned business specialising in lifting, rigging and height safety equipment is seeking a Workshop Technician to join its Wacol team.

This is a hands-on, workshop-based role involving the inspection, testing, assembly, maintenance and repair of lifting, rigging and height safety equipment.

You’ll work with a range of industrial equipment while developing your technical knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, testing requirements and industry practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone from an industrial, trades, mechanical, technical or warehouse environment who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to build a long-term career in a specialised industry, with the potential to progress into a supervisory role.

About the Role:

Workshop Responsibilities:

• Inspect, test, assemble and repair lifting and height safety equipment
• Assemble wire rope and chain slings and conduct load testing
• Work to relevant Australian Standards and company procedures
• Load/unload equipment and operate workshop tools and forklifts
• Complete accurate testing, inspection and job documentation
• Pack and dispatch orders
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop
• Attend toolbox meetings and product training

Experience required:

• Experience working in a technical, industrial, trades or workshop environment
• A practical and mechanical aptitude
• Some exposure to inspection, testing or quality processes
• An understanding of the importance of working to procedures and standards
• Strong attention to detail and accurate paperwork/documentation skills