Entry-level Technician

Partner with Senior Technicians who are invested in your long-term development
- Receive 6 months of structured training at our Melbourne head office.
- Base salary + vehicle + tools + phone + laptop + 6 months of paid accommodation.

**About CDK Stone**

For over 40 years, CDK Stone have been providing total support to the stone industry. We are not only renowned for importing and selling high quality natural stone and a premium range of tools and equipment, but we install, service and maintain a wide range of industrial CNC stone processing machinery for customers across Australia.

Our reputation is not only due to the high-end machinery and quality service we provide, but also our ability to train, support and develop people from outside the industry. With a history of hiring and developing engineering graduates and progressing them in the business, we are now looking for our next Technician to join our service department.

**Why You Want to Work Here**
- We have a track record of hiring people from a wide range of different industries and turning them into experts on these machines. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside other Technicians who are also brand new to this industry and be able to share the journey with them.
- Partner with Senior Technicians who will invest in your learning and development and want to see you succeed. Receive structured training, ongoing mentoring and the opportunity to become a national expert on these machines.
- From Waterjet Cutters to Milling Machines and Bridge Saws, you will have the opportunity to service some of the most sophisticated stone processing machinery on the market.
- Enjoy stable, full-time working hours Monday-Friday (7:30am-4pm) and receive all the tools of the trade as well as a company vehicle to get the job done

**About You**
- While you enjoy going out on site and being hands on in the different elements. You have considered broadening your horizons to a role that allows you to use more of your analytical skills.
- What you are looking for is a change of industry but still work in a role that allows you to work with your hands. You believe that your technical skills will translate well to another industry, and want to join a company that is willing to invest in your ongoing learning and development.
- You feel in your element using different machinery to drill holes and excavate materials. When there were occasional issues with the machines you felt a sense of accomplishment when you were able to repair it yourself.

**About the Role**

This is a great opportunity to move to and live in Melbourne. As part of your role, you will go through a structured training program at our national head office in Melbourne for your first 6 months and be provided with fully furnished accommodation, before returning back to WA at our branch located in Malaga.

As part of the role, you will work closely with Senior Technicians to:

- Develop your skills and knowledge across a broad range of machines and across a number of industry brands, including; GMM, Burkhardt and Thibaut to name a few.
- Assist Senior Technicians to effectively maintain machinery across Melbourne and Perth.
- Conduct root cause analysis, fault-finding and diagnosing efficient solutions to machine breakdowns.
- Execute the installation process from pre-site inspection, overseeing the delivery of machines, assembling the machines through to training end users.
- Take part in the ongoing training and development program as part of your role to become a true industry expert.
- Act as a key point of contact for the customer, you will represent the brand and communicate with key stakeholders from Production Managers to small business owners.

**Selection Criteria**

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to be able to tick the list below.
- Interested in a role working with your hands
- Current and unrestricted driver’s licence
- Willing to relocate to Melbourne for 6 months

**What’s Next**

If you are interested, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why this role is the one for you.

Respectfully, only successful applicants will be contacted.