Maintenance Support Technician

Mechanical - Maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment
Defence Industry organisation
Must be eligible for NV1 clearances
Permanent opportunity with Defence Industry organisation in Western Sydney
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
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
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