Breton Australia Pty Ltd is a leading provider of advanced machining centres and machinery solutions for various industrial sectors. We specialize in the sale and technical servicing of a comprehensive range of state-of-the‑art industrial machinery and plants developed and manufactured in Italy by our parent company Breton Spa, a pioneer in the development of advanced technologies and materials. Our products include machinery and technologies for stone processing (including cutting, polishing, profiling, and shaping) as well as 5 and 6-axis CNC machinery working with metal and composite materials for the aerospace, defence, aeronautics, naval, automotive, motor racing, energy, die, modelling, prototyping, thermosetting polymer-based large-scale additive manufacturing, and general manufacturing industries

About the Role

To intensify and improve technical service to our customers in Australia and New Zealand, we are currently seeking a full-time, enthusiastic, and organized Mechanical Technician to join our technical team

Tasks Include:

- Reading mechanical drawings of individual parts, complex machine layouts,
- and foundation plans of the machines and plants supplied by Breton
- Assembling, installing, and starting up the machinery supplied by Breton
- Performing regular maintenance activities necessary to ensure the well‑being of the machinery
- Using a majority of common tools and accurate measuring equipment such as electronic levels, precision instruments like squareness meters, and dial indicators




- Diagnosing work‑related faults and machinery issues
- Handling numerical controls such as Siemens and Heidenhain applied to aerospace, automotive, die, modeling, prototyping, and stone industries
- Managing electro‑mechanical machinery supplied by Breton
- Providing hotline service for national and international installations
- Continuously improving knowledge
- Preparing documentation and reports
- Training customers and assisting maintenance technicians
- Serving customers by identifying their needs and engineering adaptations of products, equipment, and services
- Collaborating with the sales team to understand customer requirements and provide sales support
- Identifying current and future customer service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual customers
- Recommending improved materials or machinery to customers, showing how changes can lower costs or increase production, such as through scheduled service and parts replacements

Skills:

- At least 3 years of relevant work experience as a Mechanical Technician
- Time management to meet deadlines
- Ability to take directions
- Solid communication skills to explain technical issues to colleagues and customers with diverse backgrounds
- Excellent problem‑solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues
- Proficiency in computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Self‑motivation
- Flexibility to work days, nights, or weekends as needed
- Valid driver's license
- Knowledge of the Italian language is preferable

📌 Mechanical Technician (Melbourne)
🏢 Breton Australia
📍 Melbourne