Mechanical Engineering Technician

Tripod Services Pty Ltd is one of Australia’s largest salad and lettuce producers with farms in Western Melbourne, Gippsland and the Sunraysia region. The business is seeking a full-time qualified **Mechanical Engineering Technician (ANZSCO 312512)**on their sites in Bacchus Marsh (VIC 3340).

The salary offered is $76,515 per annum plus superannuation.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

- Preparing drawings, plans, and designs for mechanical engineering work under the direction of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists
- Assisting in designing and modifying mechanical equipment and plant used in washing, cutting, mixing, and packaging salad products
- Selecting appropriate tools and equipment for installation, repair, and servicing of farm processing machinery
- Assembling, installing, and maintaining new and modified mechanical assemblies, hydraulic power systems, conveyors, and packing lines used in salad production
- Estimating material requirements, parts, and machine needs to support farm-based processing operations
- Conducting tests of mechanical systems, collecting and analysing performance data, and preparing reports to ensure equipment meets production demands and food safety standards
- Organising and supervising the inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair of large-scale processing and packaging machinery to minimise downtime
- Ensuring designs, modifications, and completed work comply with industry specifications, safety regulations, and Tripod’s quality standards
- Supporting engineers in continuous improvement projects to enhance plant reliability, efficiency, and productivity in a fresh-produce setting

The applicants will have the following skills and experience:

- At least a Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or relevant fields OR at least 3 years relevant employment experience as a Mechanical Engineer
- Previous experience in farming or horticulture settings is highly desirable
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision

Pay: $76,515.00 per year

Work Location: In person