Graduate 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.

With a history of hiring people from outside the industry and progressing them in the business, we are now looking for our next Graduate Technician to join our Service department.

**Why You Want to Work Here**
- From Bridge Saws to Waterjet Cutters and Edge Polishers that come from our European suppliers, you will learn how to service some of the most sophisticated CNC machinery seen on the market to date.
- No previous experience with these machines is required. Partner with Senior Technicians who will provide mentoring and ongoing support so you can become a fully autonomous Technician.
- Receive 6 months of structured training at our head office in Melbourne as part of our well established Graduate Program. Your accommodation will be fully paid for during your stay and is only a short commute from our Moorabbin office.
- We are invested in developing our team for the long-term, and there is the opportunity to become a Senior Technician and national expert on these machines.
- Work alongside other Graduates who are also brand new to this industry, enjoying a shared pathway of success.

**About You**
- Having been a Fitter and Turner, you likely have experience repairing and maintaining machinery or fabricating parts with close attention to detail. You enjoy pulling objects apart and putting them back together because you are fascinated with understanding how they work, which is what drew you to this field in the first place.
- Whilst you may have started out your career as a fitter and turner, you are looking for a change of industry but still want to work in a role that allows you to work with your hands.
- Most of your time is spent in the workshop, but you are interested in getting out on the road and visiting customers. This is because of the autonomy it provides and it means that no day ever looks the same.

**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.