About the Company / Role:
Our client is a leading plastic manufacturer committed to delivering high-quality products within a regulated production environment. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced
Mechanical Technician to join their night shift team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring production machinery operates safely and efficiently.
What's on offer:- Night Shift: 10:00pm - 6:00am (Monday night to Saturday morning)
- Casual ongoing contract with full-time hours and strong potential for permanent employment
- Stable and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work in a highly regulated manufacturing facility
Key Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Monitoring and ensuring all production machinery is operating efficiently
- Setting up, dismantling, adjusting, and troubleshooting production equipment
- Performing corrective maintenance and assisting with preventative maintenance activities
- Diagnosing mechanical faults and implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime
- Using a range of hand and power tools to complete maintenance and repair tasks
- Cleaning, servicing, and reassembling production equipment
- Supporting production schedules and operational requirements
- Maintaining accurate batch records and maintenance documentation
- Adhering to all company procedures, safety requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Operating forklifts as required
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the production area
Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Exposure to preventative maintenance programs and manufacturing quality systems
- Previous experience in machine setting, machine operation, or maintenance within a manufacturing environment
- Strong hands-on experience using mechanical tools and equipment
- Demonstrated experience performing corrective maintenance and fault-finding activities
- Strong mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to identify, analyse, and resolve equipment issues efficiently
- A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement
- Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
- A current Forklift Licence (highly regarded)
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 Chantelle on 03 9040 1630.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.