Manufacturing Technician

About the company/role:

• Located in Melbourne’s Northern suburbs
• Hands-on workshop-based role ideal for trade-qualified or mechanically minded candidates who enjoy assembling, troubleshooting, and working with equipment
• Suitable for Fitters, Maintenance Fitters, Mechanical Assemblers, Automotive Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, and similar trades
• Full-time opportunity with long-term career growth
• Flexible working hours, Monday to Friday

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Assemble, build, and test mechanical products and equipment
• Use hand and power tools to complete assembly and maintenance tasks
• Inspect, fault-find, and troubleshoot mechanical issues
• Repair and rework products where required
• Read and follow technical drawings, assembly instructions, and procedures
• Prepare components and sub-assemblies for production
• Support workshop operations, inventory management, and stock control
• Maintain production records and update internal systems
• Identify and escalate quality, safety, or process concerns
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills/experience required:

• Mechanical trade qualification or strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience as a Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Assembler, Automotive Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Toolmaker, or similar trade
• Previous experience in manufacturing, workshop, maintenance, production, or assembly environments
• Confident using hand and power tools
• Ability to fault-find, troubleshoot, and solve mechanical problems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks
• Forklift licence (LF) advantageous but not essential
• Reliable, safety-focused, and willing to learn

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priyanka on 03 9040 1630.

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