Mechanical Engineering Technician - Redhead, Australia - Accurate Asphalt & Road Repairs

Description

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Competitive salary, Superannuation, company vehicle, fuel and mobile phone

About our business:

Accurate Asphalt & Road Repairs is an established, dynamic Hunter-based company focused on the provision of a diverse range of road construction and maintenance services to Government, Public, and Private sectors across NSW.

Based in a beachside suburb, Redhead is a great location to work with a professional company where a positive workplace culture is embraced.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time dedicated individual to join our company of team spirited people

You will be responsible for estimating materials and parts, equipment installation, maintenance and repairs on fixed/mobile plant equipment and our heavy vehicle fleet, documentation, testing and compliance activities.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant Diploma or higher qualification mechanical engineering (highly desirable).
• Minimum 35 years' relevant work experience
• Heavy Combination License
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Supervisory / Leadership experience

Responsibilities:

• Complete daily mechanical inspection, maintenance, and repair activities in line with project schedules.
• Conduct tests on mechanical systems, troubleshoot and diagnose components to determine root cause of failure.
• Analyse failure evidence and modify parts and equipment accordingly
• Ensure workshop complies with QA and QC processes, including document controls, work processes and reporting standards.
• Provide technical support, supervise workshop technicians, and inspect plant, equipment, and vehicle fleet.
• Analyse mechanical equipment and vehicles to ensure optimised performance and compliance with operational and safety systems.
• Ensure all work orders are completed to a consistently high standard
• Organise external contractors for specialised repairs
• Ensure uptodate records and reports are completed
• Prepare plant equipment and vehicles for registration
• Attend to breakdowns or onsite call outs
• Order and collect mechanical parts, equipment and tools
• Manage workshop personnel and provide information and technical experience to assistants in their duties.
• Keep workshop and related areas clean and tidy

Skills required:

• Industrial maintenance experience on fixed plant and heavy industry vehicles
• Sound mechanical, automotive electric/electronic diagnostics and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Selfmotivated
• Reliable and punctual

What we can offer:

• Good salary $40 $45 gross per hour
• Approx. $90,000 gross p.a. + super + company ute + company mobile + fuel
• 100% Commitment to safe practices in the workplace
• Supportive working environment and workplace culture
• Commitment to work/life balance
• Commitment to industry best practices in all company areas

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$ $45.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Company car

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application Deadline: 26/09/2023