About the Role:
Due to a recent promotion in the team, our client is looking for a Field Service Technician with a background in food packaging or food processing, with an electrical-mechanical aptitude. The successful candidate will work as part of a high-performing team with plenty of support and training.
You will be responsible for installing, commissioning, and servicing of a wide range of food processing equipment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a wide range of food processing equipment. This will include some fabrication (TIG welding).
- Supervising a team during installation.
- Reading and interpreting mechanical engineering drawings (AutoCAD experience will be an advantage)
- Accurately marking out floorplans in preparation for installations.
- Maintaining constant communication and updates on job statuses with various stakeholders.
- Identifying faults or improvement ideas and discussing with engineering to provide high-quality solutions for our customers.
- Maintaining strict deadlines for project installations and handovers.
- Providing preventative and reactive maintenance support to our customers.
- Providing customer training and support.
- Diagnosing and repairing high-speed automated packaging equipment
- Diagnosing and repairing various food processing and inspection equipment
- Compiling installation and service reports.
- Training users on the correct use of our equipment.
Skills and Experience:
To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in the installation and support of food packaging, and processing equipment within an industrial environment.
- Mechanical/Sheet Metal Trade qualification.
- Strong fabrication skills (S/S TIG essential)
- Restricted Electrical Licence or knowledge of electrical circuits (disconnecting and reconnecting).
- Very strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency using of MS Word and Excel
- Current drivers’ licence.
- High Risk Tickets (EWP, Confined Space, Forklift), White Card will be an advantage.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- High attention to detail.
Please contact David on 0422 229 220 for a confidential discussion