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SSI Schaefer – Mechanical Resident Technician – Automated Systems

Shape the future of automated logistics

SSI SCHAEFER is a global leader in modular warehousing and logistics solutions, delivering innovative industry‑specific answers to complex materials handling challenges. With operations spanning six continents, we are at the forefront of automation, engineering, and installation excellence.

We are looking for a Mechanical Resident Technician to be located at one of our customer’s advanced warehouse sites. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining cutting‑edge automated systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency every step of the way. Working a rotating 12 hour shift, this role is integral to our success on this site.

Working closely with our CSS Residential Site Manager, you’ll be the go‑to technical expert for mechanical support and preventative maintenance, helping shape a high‑performance site culture and support continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Working a rotational Day and Night Shift, including some weekends

- Provide mechanical support during breakdowns, shutdowns, and scheduled preventative maintenance

- Complete allocated tasks through our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in line with planned schedules

- Perform all work to OEM specifications and safety standards

- Assist the Site Manager and Team Leaders with training and onboarding new technicians on SSI SCHAEFER automated systems

- Work collaboratively with our global support teams, including the international Helpdesk and R&D, to troubleshoot and resolve design or system issues

- Log maintenance activities, fault diagnostics, and spare part usage in the CMMS and make recommendations for inventory adjustments

- Support a positive, productive, and safety‑first culture within the customer’s operational team

- Contribute to team meetings and help drive continuous improvement initiatives across site operations

Benefits

At SSI SCHAEFER, you’ll be part of a global leader in automation, logistics, and smart warehousing solutions. Our people work with cutting‑edge technology that shapes the future of how goods move – from concept to completion.

We offer genuine career growth through hands‑on learning, professional training, and opportunities to work on major projects across Australia and worldwide. Innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll enjoy the stability of a globally recognised organisation with a strong safety culture, sustainable practices, and a supportive, collaborative environment. Every role contributes to projects that make a real impact on our customers and communities.

Joining SSI SCHAEFER means being part of a forward‑thinking team where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work helps build the future of logistics.

Task & Responsibilities

- Experience working with automated warehouse machinery

- Competence in using Computerised Maintenance Software and updating job records accurately

- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation

- Strong organisation skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

- A proactive attitude, safety‑first mindset, and a genuine passion for solving problems

- Strong customer focus and interpersonal communication skills

Qualification & Experience

- Mechanical Trade Certificate (essential)

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in automation, warehousing, or mechatronics maintenance

- Familiarity with pneumatics and mechatronic fault finding

About Company

Why Join Us?

At SSI SCHAEFER, we’re not just delivering technology—we’re shaping the future of automation. Join a team where your technical skills make a real difference and where you’ll be supported by global resources and local leadership.

If you're a hands‑on mechanical technician looking to work with world‑class technology in a dynamic, supportive environment—this is the opportunity for you.

This job is posted from Workinitiatives platform.

Salary: $110000-125000

Job Publish: 27-10-2025

Job Expire: 26-11-2025

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