Mechanical Service Technician

• Orchard Hills
• Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
• Day rate of $576.92
• It is a temp to perm role temp for 12 months
• Start date 2nd February

Job Summary:

• Primary location will be Orchard hills stabling and maintenance facility however the successful candidate must be flexible for occasional off-site work to attend in-service failures.
• Support the installation and commissioning team
• Operation of tools, special equipment, and measuring devices required to perform installation and commissioning tasks
• Plumbing skills - desirable
• Installation of Hydraulic and Pnuematic systems
• Complete (on a timely basis) timesheet, work orders and job records in accordance with departmental processes.
• Report daily to manager with details of status of work, work performed, additional actions required and/or re-assign/escalate work orders as appropriate
• Ensure in conjunction with supervisor that when not assigned work that time is spent performing other useful tasks as required
• Support customers, partners and internal staff as required.
• Participate in training courses including "self learning", computer based and "on the job training".
• Ensure compliance with Siemens and client general Safe Work practices and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify health, safety & environmental risks.
• Create and use Job Safety & Environmental Analysis (JSEA) and work instructions.
• Report all hazards to manager, supervisor or safety representative.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• When visiting other sites, adhere to on-site customer regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Trade Certificate in Mechanical Engineering/Fitting and Machining
• Minimum 3 year's experience in industrial mechanical
• Rail Industry Worker (RIW) card (or ability to obtain)
• Working at Heights certification
• First Aid certification (preferred)
• Forklift licence

Depot Workshop Equipment (DWE)

Preference to have knowledge of the following equipment:

• Wheel lathe mechanical systems
• Heavy lifting equipment
• Overhead crane mechanisms
• Automatic train wash mechanical systems
• Material handling equipment
• Workshop machinery
• Mechanical tools and fixtures