Our client is a major player in pasta (and similar foods) manufacturing, supplying a large range of major clients including major supermarket chains and smaller retail outlets around Australia. Priding themselves on being in business since last century this prime manufacturing business thrives because they have a history of innovation, and they continue to innovate till this day. Location is Mulgrave
**Full time, ongoing, rotating shift**
**Super salary** and negotiable in the range $70k to $75k plus superannuation per annum
**The opportunity**
Our client is now seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Technician to be involved om assembling and installing new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and other critical company manufacturing process and associated factory operations for a recently developed and newly introduced product range. As the business manufacturing facilities operate 24 hours / 5 days a week and at times 24 hours / 7 days per week, the role occupant might be required to work night shift on occasions.
**Responsibilities of this role will include**
- Inspecting production facilities for damage caused by corrosion, structural failure, or leaks.
- Maintaining records of all factory operations, including repair schedules and material inventories.
- Performing routine inspections and testing programmes of factory mechanical and other related plant to identify problems or potential problems.
- Evaluating new technology for use in equipment upgrade or repair projects.
- Operating welding and other relevant equipment
- Installing and maintaining equipment for monitoring factory production facilities
- Installing production facilities using tools such as saws, drills, and welding equipment and more sophisticated equipment as required
- Demonstrated keenness to upgrade your mechanical knowledge and share with colleagues
**Successful applicants can demonstrate.**
- Solid highly relevant Diploma or better level qualifications in engineering or other comparable and relevant field
- At least 2-3 years relevant experience post qualification, ideally within a food manufacturing environment
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent verifiable record keeping skills
- Well-developed communication skills
**Applications**
Please respond to the recruiters using the facilities on this site, and ensure your attach your updated CV.
**Kogan People Solutions - recruitment excellence**
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
**Perks**:
- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating roster
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Have you attached a resume? (We can't consider applicants without a detailed resume)
- Kindly confirm that you are a skilled experienced Mechanical Engineering Technician
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Mulgrave, VIC (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mulgrave, VIC: Relocate before starting work (required)