Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Technician

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Location: Somerville, VIC, 3912

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Full-Time: Immediate start

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Reports to: Manager

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Salary range: $79,500 - $90,000 – excluding super.

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Job Closure date: 30 days

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About the Role

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Our client, a leader in fresh food processing with a 50-year history, operates a state-of-the-art facility in Somerville. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician to join their team. In this hands-on leadership role, you will ensure the reliability and performance of advanced automated equipment across their wash-lines and pack-sheds.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead mechanical installations for new processing and packaging assets, from wash tanks and slicers to weighers and flow-wrappers, ensuring compliance with safety and hygienic design standards.
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- Develop and execute preventative maintenance plans using CMMS, applying predictive techniques like vibration analysis to maximise equipment uptime.
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- Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults on high-speed lines, performing root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
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- Drive continuous improvement by drafting design modifications in CAD, upgrading drives, and conducting OEE studies to boost line efficiency.
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- Champion safety by conducting risk assessments, authoring SWMS, and ensuring all work meets WHS, HACCP, and food-grade standards.
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- Mentor apprentices and technicians, coordinate contractor activities, and collaborate with production and quality teams to meet operational targets.
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Skills & Experience Required

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- Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent (AQF 6).
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- Minimum 1 years' experience in high-speed food or FMCG processing, with experience in a senior capacity.
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- Proven expertise with conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, and servo-drives.
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- Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and CMMS software.
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- Strong knowledge of WHS, HACCP, GMP, and hygienic design principles.
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- Current High-Risk Work Licence (LF), confined space, and working-at-heights certificates.
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Desirable Criteria

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- Experience with optical sorting, ultrasonic sealing, or ammonia refrigeration.
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- PLC/HMI fault-finding skills (Allen-Bradley/Siemens).
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- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
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Why Apply?

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- Senior role in a sophisticated, automated food production workplace.
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- Clear career pathway to Supervisor or Project Engineer roles.
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📌 Mechanical Engineering Technician (Victoria)
🏢 Mygration
📍 Victoria