Your new company
Our client is a global competitor within the Defence Industry and they are currently seeking a Maintenance Support Technician to join their team on a permanent basis. Located in Western Sydney, they support naval platforms within Defence and their technical services.
Your new role
As Maintenance Support Technician you will join a larger team of Technical Officers, Engineers and Technicians who support the manufacture, repairs, and maintenance of streamers for naval platform.
- Provide support to the manufacturing team through equipment maintenance - ensure equipment is fit for production
- Maintain a strong technical know how across production and manufacturing equipment and processes
- Maintenance and repair of production and manufacturing equipment
- Maintain routine maintenance reports – processes ad upcoming manufacturing or repair activities
- Modification and fabrication of tooling and fixtures as required – basic machining tasks
- Coordinate repairs and maintenance activities with external contractors as required
- Commission and installation of new plant
What you'll need to succeed
- Be able to obtain Defence NV1 clearances
- Mechanical background with some electrical experience - ideal for someone with 2+ years post qualification experience
- Experience in fault finding and breakdown attendance including documentation of processes
- Strong communication skills
- MS Office products working knowledge
- Tool room experience (Lathe, Mill etc)
- Fork lift licence is desirable
- Experience with welding or metal fabrication is highly regarded
- Defence Industry experience is preferred
What you'll get in return
This role offers the opportunity to work for an exciting and niche industry with a global leader that supplies training and great employee perks.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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