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SalaryMiTek is a global company specializing in software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions for the building industry. They've been pivotal in revolutionizing construction through innovations like the Gang-Nail connector plate, enabling mass production of prefabricated timber components. MiTek collaborates extensively across the building sector, advocating, teaching, and partnering at various levels to drive transformative advancements in design and construction. Their wide range of innovative products and solutions empowers builders and fabricators, positioning them as a significant player in the industry for over six decades.
Job Description
Role Description:
MiTek are seeking a qualified Site Installer to join our team in Melbourne, Australia. Working within the industrial automation business area, you will be responsible for leading the Mechanical function for new site installs, operational breakdown, maintenance, and improvement requirements.
You must be prepared to travel (sometimes at short notice) within Australia and sometimes overseas to undertake service work and training. The ability to work flexible hours is also a requirement since some after-hours customer service is required.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead site installations and assembly of machinery (Mechanical).
- Managing mechanical breakdowns and carrying out repairs in a safe manner.
- Fault-finding of Hydraulics and pneumatics issues
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting issues with plant and machinery that may be mechanical or electrical in nature.
- Servicing and maintaining motors, conveyor systems, transmission/drive systems and related production equipment.
- Welding experience (MIG & ARC)
- Diagnosing faults with servos drives, VSDs, sensors, cabling, mechanical systems such as bearings, gearboxes, belts, motors, conveyors, etc.
- Reporting all hazards, incidents and injuries to line manager as soon as reasonably practicable (including near hits).
- Experience in performing Lathe, Milling, Grinding and Drilling operations.
- Working with suppliers to ensure adequate spare parts are kept on site.
- Develop and implement safe systems of work without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment and systems for emergency repairs and carry out preventive maintenance inspections.
- Lodge and review product warranty claims, including evaluation and providing recommendations for technical solutions.
- Knowledge of electrical components, and the ability to operate and understand PC controls.
- Ensure that maintenance operations comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
- Working knowledge in reading and troubleshooting Rockwell Software PLC and HMI software (Highly regarded)
- Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by management staff.
- Australian Mechanical Trade Qualification (Certificate Level III Minimum)
- Post Trade Qualifications (Highly Regarded)
Core Competencies:
- Minimum of 10 years' experience working as a Site Installer/Fitter in a manufacturing environment.
- Solid experience in site installation, servicing and troubleshooting of machinery and equipment.
- A strong level of mechanical aptitude and experience with conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics and welding skills.
- Able to read and understand engineering drawings, installation manuals, schematics and instructions.
- Able to work unsupervised and have good time management skills and meet scheduled deadlines.
- Computer literate and be able to learn new software systems.
- As the position involves a high degree of customer contact you will also have good communication skills
- Contributing to the improvement of the plant by assisting to identify improvement and automation opportunities.
What's on Offer
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary package
- Phone & Laptop, Company Car
- The opportunity to grow your career.
