Engineering
Smithfield, Sydney, Australia
Technical Support Officer – Manufacturing
- Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.00pm
- Graduate Engineer placement – Production and/or Manufacturing background
- $40-$42 per hour casual rate
- Smithfield location
- 6 month minimum placement with the potential for ongoing permanency
- Energetic and agile team
Our client is seeking a Technical Support Officer to provide practical technical and administrative support, take ownership of routine activities, and reduce day-to-day maintenance, inventory control and supplier coordination. The ideal candidate will be a practical, mechanically capable person who can support maintenance, take ownership of key preventative maintenance activities and independently manage routine technical, contractor and administrative follow-up to support the daily operation of the business.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Current forklift licence with the ability to operate a forklift safely and confidently.
- Positive mechanical understanding and ability to understand how machinery and mechanical components function.
- Ability to use IFS or a similar Computerised Maintenance Management System
- Good understanding of preventative maintenance principles and ability to take ownership of assigned PM
programs and improvement initiatives
- Good practical, hands-on ability and willingness to actively assist maintenance personnel with repairs, servicing, component replacement and other equipment-related tasks.
- Ability to manage maintenance stock, spare parts and inventory effectively.
- Ability to approach equipment problems logically and
systematically.
- Ability to produce and modify basic CAD drawings for mechanical components, fabrication work and equipment modifications.
- Ability to identify and analyse components that are critical to plant operation
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with suppliers and service providers
- Ability to understand cost control and complete maintenance or project activities within an agreed budget.
- Ability to coordinate and schedule contractors and ensure site safety and compliance requirements are
completed before work begins
Required Skills/Qualification
- Tertiary degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering
- At least 2 years experience in production industry
- Forklift license preferred but not essential
- Stock and inventory management experience
- CAD drawing production
If you believe you meet the criteria mentioned above please apply now or email Hannah Limond at
[email protected]
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Job Information
Job Reference: 210107998_1787273190
Salary: Up to AU$42 per hour
Salary From: AU$42
Salary To: AU$42
Salary Type: hour
Consultant Name: Hannah Limond
Job Industries: Engineering
Job Locations: Smithfield, Sydney, Australia
Job Types: Temporary
Job Skills: Technical Officer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing
📌 Technical Support Officer – Manufacturing (Smithfield)
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