Field Maintenance Technician

Hands on with machines? Mind on Automation?

Crank up your career.  Vekta needs your touch!

 As a Field Maintenance Technician based in Melbourne, you'll play a key role in supporting customers by maintaining, troubleshooting, and servicing Vekta's industry-leading automated equipment. If you enjoy solving technical problems, working with advanced machinery, and getting out from behind a desk, we'd love to hear from you.

Why choose Vekta?

Vekta is a leading innovator in the Timber Frame and Truss industry, delivering cutting-edge automation solutions to manufacturers across Australia and internationally. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where passionate people can grow their careers and make a real impact.

What we offer:

🚗 Paid Travel - Travel time and expenses are compensated.
🌱 Career Development - Grow your skills with ongoing training and support.
💰 Competitive Salary - A package that recognises your skills and experience.
🎂 Birthday Friday - Enjoy a long weekend for your birthday.
🧰 Tool Kit Provided - We supply the tools you need to succeed.

About you:

 You may be an experienced maintenance technician, engineer, or tradesperson looking for your next challenge.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has 3+ years' experience in preventative maintenance, servicing, or industrial machinery.
• Has experience in automation or manufacturing environments (highly regarded).
• Comes from a mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or related trade background.
• Enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and working directly with customers.
• Is eager to learn and develop new technical skills.

Your work includes:

• Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on automated machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues to minimise customer downtime.
• A combination of scheduled services - either 6:30 - 3:30pm or 10:00am - 6:00pm.
• Troubleshoot components such as bearings, gearboxes, motors, belts, and conveyors.
• Assist with machine installations and upgrades.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and provide technical support.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and technical assistance.
• Complete service reports and documentation.
• Participate in rostered administration days working from home.
• Travel to local, interstate, and international sites as needed.

Required Skills

✅Mechanical fitting and fault-finding experience.
✅ Experience servicing and maintaining automated equipment.
✅ Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
✅ Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
✅ Customer service experience is advantageous but not essential.

Don't tick every box? That's okay. We know great people don't always fit a checklist.

If you're mechanically minded, enjoy working with technology, and are looking to build a rewarding career with an innovative company, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and cover letter and tell us what makes you a great fit for the Vekta team.