Technical Support Officer - Manufacturing

• Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.00pm
• Graduate Engineer placement - Production and/or Manufacturing background
• $40-$42 per hour casual rate
• Smithfield location
• 6 month minimum placement with the potential for ongoing permanency
• Energetic and dynamic team

Our client is seeking a Technical Support Officer to provide practical technical and administrative support, take ownership of routine activities, and reduce day-to-day maintenance, inventory control and supplier coordination. The ideal candidate will be a practical, mechanically capable person who can support maintenance, take ownership of key preventative maintenance activities and independently manage routine technical, contractor and administrative follow-up to support the daily operation of the business.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Current forklift licence with the ability to operate a forklift safely and confidently.
• Good mechanical understanding and ability to understand how machinery and mechanical components function.
• Ability to use IFS or a similar Computerised Maintenance Management System
• Good understanding of preventative maintenance principles and ability to take ownership of assigned PM
  programs and improvement initiatives
• Good practical, hands-on ability and willingness to actively assist maintenance personnel with repairs, servicing, component replacement and other equipment-related tasks.
• Ability to manage maintenance stock, spare parts and inventory effectively.
• Ability to approach equipment problems logically and
  systematically.
• Ability to produce and modify basic CAD drawings for mechanical components, fabrication work and equipment modifications.
• Ability to identify and analyse components that are critical to plant operation
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with suppliers and service providers
• Ability to understand cost control and complete maintenance or project activities within an agreed budget.
• Ability to coordinate and schedule contractors and ensure site safety and compliance requirements are
  completed before work begins

Required Skills/Qualification

• Tertiary degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering
• At least 2 years experience in production industry
• Forklift license preferred but not essential
• Stock and inventory management experience
• CAD drawing production

If you believe you meet the criteria mentioned above please apply now or email Hannah Limond at [email protected]

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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