For over 30 years, Alfatron has been a leading Australian electronics manufacturer, known for delivering high-quality products and exceptional service. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for more skilled Production Technicians to join our team of team and play a key role in building and maintaining the products our customers rely on.

About this role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll be hands-on in product assembly, modification, and repair—working with precision components in a fast-paced, collaborative production setting.

You’ll be responsible for:

- Performing product modifications, rework, and repairs

- Building products to detailed customer specifications

- Perform final Assembly, Programming and Testing of a variety of Products including Defence

- Interpreting job documentation, work instructions, and Bills of Materials (BoM)

- Diagnosing faults and repairing returned products

- Removing and replacing a wide range of SMT and through-hole components (DIL, BGA, QFP, etc.)

- Recording repair findings and maintaining accurate documentation

- Ensuring all work meets high-quality workmanship standards

- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workspace

- Assist with the creation of Equipment Process Programs for Products needing to go through Wave Solder, Selective Solder and Conformal Coating Processes

- Support with the diagnosis and repair of Equipment breakdown as required

- Supporting equipment upkeep and basic maintenance

- Monitoring stock and requesting parts/tools as needed

- Identifying defects and following correct handling procedures

- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

- Collaborating with your team to meet Production output and Quality goals

About you:





You’re a detail-focused technician who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in quality outcomes. You’ll bring:

- Experience in electronics assembly, rework, or a similar production role

- Strong soldering and rework skills using specialised tools

- Ability to identify SMT and through-hole components

- High attention to detail and accuracy

- Strong hand-eye coordination and confidence using microscopes or inspection equipment

- Ability to read and interpret technical instructions

- Good communication skills and a team-first mindset

- Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities

- A proactive, reliable, and can-do attitude

- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role (including lifting up to 10kg)

- Ability to visually inspect components (including colour differentiation), with or without reasonable adjustments

- A solid commitment to workplace safety

A motivated, reliable and team-oriented individual who takes pride in producing high-quality work will thrive in this role.

As a Defence security clearance may be required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline clearance. To learn more please visit - http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA

Why join Alfatron?

- Competitive salary package

- Ongoing training and development opportunities

- Supportive, team-oriented culture

- Stable, growing Australian business

- A workplace that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement

At Alfatron, we believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Interested?

Apply now and be part of a team that builds quality technology with pride.

📌 Production Technician (Dandenong South)
🏢 DefendTex
📍 Dandenong South