Manufacturing Technician – Operations

About the company/role:

• Innovative technology company revolutionising the animal protein industry
• Based in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne 
• Join the team in a hands-on role ideal for someone with an electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics mindset who enjoys building, assembling, and working with products
• Full time permanent ongoing opportunity 
• Flexible working hours from Monday to Friday 

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Assemble and build products and components using hand tools and standard work instructions
• Test and quality-check finished units, recording results and identifying faults
• Troubleshoot and rework products where required
• Prepare and stage components and sub-assemblies for production
• Operate basic tools and equipment safely in a workshop/production environment
• Assist with receiving, picking, packing, and dispatch of products
• Maintain accurate production and inventory records (ERP/system updates)
• Support stock control, stocktakes, and inventory organisation
• Identify and escalate quality, process, or safety issues
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workspace
• Contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives

Skills/experience required:

• Background or interest in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or hands-on technical work
• Experience in assembly, production, manufacturing, or workshop environments
• Comfortable using hand tools and working with small components
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
• Problem-solving mindset with an interest in building and fixing things
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks throughout the day
• Ability to work independently and remain focused on repetitive tasks
• Experience with warehouse operations (receiving, picking, packing) is beneficial
• Forklift licence (LF) advantageous but not essential
• Reliable, proactive, and eager to learn

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priyanka on 03 9040 1630.

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