Machine Technician

Type of Employment:

Full time

Location:

Xefco Pilot Facility - Deakin ManuFutures, Waurn Ponds VIC

About Us:

Xefco is an Australian-owned company that creates innovative textile and coating technologies with a vision to create a more sustainable future for the textile industry. Incorporated in 2018, we have a track record of developing novel technologies that have been adopted by some of the world’s leading outdoor apparel and fashion brands.

Xefco has pioneered a novel plasma technology, called Ausora™ that provides a sustainable dyeing and finishing solution to eliminate water pollution from textile manufacturing. Ausora has been developed through a long-standing research partnership with Deakin University and is set to bring a disruptive manufacturing solution to the textile industry together a broad range of other potential applications.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Machine Technician to join our growing team and support the manufacture of Ausora plasma dyeing and finishing systems.

Duties:

• Assemble Ausora systems for prototype and commercial use according to detailed designs produced by our in-house engineering team.
• Fabricate and modify system components.
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Research teams on the design and assembly of Ausora systems to improve efficiency, quality and reliability.

Reporting:

The Machine Technician will report to the Engineering Manager.

Requirements:

• Certificate or diploma in engineering or related field.
• Fitting, machining and turning skills.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to production of industrial machinery.
• Experience with CAM/CNC machinery is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Who you are:

The Machine Technician must:

• Have a passion for innovation and problem solving.
• Be a team player who works collaboratively in a team environment.
• Be self-driven with ability to seek information and solutions from internal and external sources.
• Have the ability to work within time frames.
• Be willing to undertake what is required for the role.
• Use your skills, knowledge, and personal characteristics to work to the best of your ability.
• Behave with professionalism, act in good faith, and with honesty.
• Effectively communicate with a team and project partners.
• Use leadership skills to foster a team environment and manage team resources effectively.
• Keep yourself and others safe when you are at work.