Mechanical Engineering Technician

About our Organisation

AVK is a highly respected global business and one of the leading valve manufacturers in the water supply, wastewater, civil infrastructure, gas, fire protection and industrial sectors. The AVK Group operates more than 100 companies worldwide, supplying to more than 80 countries and employs around 5,500 people. AVK's core business is the design and manufacture of valves, hydrants, fitting, clamps, and accessories each complying with the highest standards of quality, safety, and durability. In addition to the products, AVK Smart Water systems provide digital solutions for AVK core products through intelligent IoT-based platform as a new way for asset owners to monitor water infrastructure.

AVK Australia is part of the Global AVK Group and responsible for the Group’s activities in the Oceania region (Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea & Pacific Islands). AVK Australia is headquartered in Wingfield, South Australia, with operations across Australia as well as New Zealand.

About this Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join us at our Australian Head Office in a permanent full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing work instructions and checklists.
• Supports Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists with valve design, development, installation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Selecting right machining tools and equipment. Ensuring final products meet the quality requirements for customers and relevant standards.
• Assembling and installing new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems
• Collects and analyses test data while assisting with quality inspections, installation checks, and verification of valves and mechanical systems to ensure compliance with performance, safety, and quality standards
• Using mechanical engineering technician skills to size, assemble and install new and modified (refurbished) valves assemblies with mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic actuation systems.
• Conducts testing and performance assessments of valves, mechanical components, and manufacturing equipment to identify faults, verify functionality, and ensure products meet required specifications.
• Organising and supervising inspection and maintenance of machines and plant
• Visiting customer sites and performing and directing field tests to conduct root cause analysis may also be required.

About you

The successful candidate must have:

• Relevant Diploma-level or higher qualification and at least 1 year of relevant post-qualification work experience, or at least 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the qualification
• Mechanical drawing software certificates like Auto CAD
• Mechanical assembly and testing
• Experience in quality control
• Sound knowledge of reading and making mechanical drawing of the valve assembly

Visit our website http://www.avkcivil.com.au to learn more about the company, or our global website www.avkvalves.com to learn more about the AVK Group in general.

Please note we only accept individual applications, no CVs from recruitment agencies please.

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person