Mechanical Technician

We have an immediate requirement for a Mechanical Technician to join our Planned Maintenance Team based in Lae, reporting to the Planned Maintenance Team Leader.

Main duties include:

• Execute planned maintenance tasks in area of responsibility and work on dayshifts: work preparation, execution, evaluation, and work administration.
• Carry out preventative maintenance inspections, report on machine condition and take corrective actions.
• Update maintenance activities on Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Support production in achieving operational targets.
• Execute frequent inspections to assess machine condition, report using tagging and escalate issues to the next higher level when needed.
• Support production with technical knowledge in case of changeovers, autonomous maintenance tasks, and adjustments.
• Participate in autonomous maintenance and planned maintenance teams for improvement (e.g. 5 Why, Kaizen).
• Involve in Root Cause Failure Analysis and loss reduction activities.

Qualification and Experience:

• Trade Grade 12 certificate, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Trade certificate from a Technical College or TAFE.
• Previous experince in the FMCG industry is desirable
• Strong Analytical skills highly regarded
• A general interest in machine functioning: electrical, mechanical, and automation.
• For technicians assigned to the workshop, specific skills on workshop equipment are required, e.g. lathe machine and welding equipment.
• For technicians assigned to the workshop, specific skills on workshop equipment are required, e.g. lathe machine and welding equipment.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your application to the link provided HERE to apply.

ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Friday 14th March 2025.