Mechanical Technician

Make great money working for a company you love.

ALLPLATES is a state-of-the-art manufacturing company, located on the Gold Coast. We use world leading machinery for all aspects of metal processing and pride ourselves on our facilities, excellent working conditions and being able to offer the opportunity to work alongside industry leading professionals.

Everything we do at Allplates is based upon serving our customers and in supporting our staff. Our values drive us forward in making that a reality. They provide the framework for how we behave and how we make decisions. Honesty, integrity, and a consistent focus on our people safely delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers are the foundations of our team. This is why Allplates is such a great place to work.

As a result of strong demand, we have outstanding opportunities for MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS with high skills and experience in computerised controlled machines, for an immediate start at our modern engineering workshop at Molendinar.

We are looking for trustworthy individuals with integrity who will bring a positive can-do attitude to the position and to the team.

The role includes but is not limited to:

- Preparing drawings, plans and designs for mechanical engineering work under the direction of Mechanical Engineers
- Conduct root cause analysis, fault-finding and diagnosing efficient solutions to machine breakdowns
- Installs, removes, inspects and repairs mechanical spare parts like bearings, seals on typical mechanical equipment.
- Performs major overhaul of equipment with or without external contractors and vendors.
- Disassembles, assembles, observes, repairs, tests, collects data and prepares reports on equipment, as tasks related to maintenance.
- Maintaining non-electrical safety, process and utility equipment.
- Perform power plant rigging, and lifting equipment necessary for safely handling heavy machinery and materials.
- Advise and assist engineering and scientific professional staff in the design of advanced and complex mechanical equipment or system.
- Troubleshoot process equipment, automation issues that may arise at the manufacturing line.
- Ensuring that products meet compliance regulations.
- Troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Carry out work instructions as given by Supervisor, work specifications, equipment operation.
- Supports improvement projects.
- Fabricates and repair parts by using machine shop tools and equipment.
- Controls downtime by performing routine preventative maintenance requirements, daily equipment inspections, and monitoring machine operational performance.
- Perform duties consistent with established safety rules and procedures.
- Installing and commissioning new equipment as directed.
- Understand customer change request and provide schedule

Desirable traits and will highly be regarded:

- Strong mechanical knowledge on a wide variety of equipment
- Mechanical Technician trade qualification or equivalent
- Strong knowledge and understanding of mechanical drawings
- Sound knowledge of OH&S and Environmental regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
- Strong communication skills
- Strong diagnostic abilities
- Self-motivated, organised, punctual and reliable
- Must have great work ethics

What's in it for you:

- An opportunity to work with state-of-the-art industry machineries and equipment
- Supportive and friendly team
- Professional development opportunities
- Overtime as demand requires

**Salary**: Guaranteed annual earnings of at least $70,000 + Super

Regional and interstate applicants will receive relocation assistance.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person