Our client is a leading innovator in manufacturing and distributing long steel products. They are Australia's only fully vertically integrated steel manufacturing utilising scrap metal recycling and downstream distribution. 

They are seeking a Mechanical Technician with Mechanical, Hydraulics and Pneumatic experience to assist with their manufacturing operations a wide variety of steel for concrete infrastructure based at their St Mary's warehouse.

Key responsibilities: 

This role will involve; sourcing and ordering of basic parts - standard / consumables (includes use of commercial system where appropriate), Maintaining machine files to standard required. Operating using special work orders (eg: clearances, confined space, tag outs, etc), Participating in audit processes / risk / job safety analysis / contractor management, Participating in resolving safety issues in the manufacturing warehouse.

Other tasks may include: 

• Fault finding, including understanding of low voltage field devices (eg. solenoids, proximity & limit switches)
• Understanding of principles and application of hydraulic systems
• Read hydraulic circuits
• Understand hydraulic components from drawings
• Understanding of principles and application of pneumatic systems
• Read pneumatic circuits
• Understand pneumatic components from drawings
• Design basic pneumatic circuits including relevant component sizing / selection
• Understand different types of control valves

• Interpret mechanical drawings
• Strip and rebuild mechanical components
• Manufacture and repair simple replacement parts, (e.g. pins, shafts, bushes, rollers etc) using cutting /machining / grinding equipment.
• Basic welding (non-structural)

Essential Criteria 

• Trade qualification - Mechanical / Hydraulic fitting
• Experience with troubleshooting, fault identification and rectification
• A good level of physical fitness 
• Comfortable with manual handling - able to lift 20kg-25kg consistently 
• Have a hardworking, self-motivated attitude 
• Able to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol 

 If this position for a Mechanical Technician sounds like you, please submit your resume for consideration via the APPLY button. 

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Right to Work

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.