Mechanical Technician

T. Wrafter & Sons Pty Ltd (TWS) is a family owned and operated stonemasonry business located at Nudgee in Brisbane. The name T. Wrafter has been synonymous with precision stone products since the late 1800’s.

Our products are crafted with the expertise of a business that has been operating for more than 100 years. Stonemasonry is an industry that requires creativity, precision and traditional and techniques. It is sometimes thought of as an artform for its painstaking methods and applications.

Although we maintain time-honoured techniques in our work, we also utilise modern technology to offer premium products that stand the test of time. All of our work is completed in-house in our Brisbane facilities so you know that care and respect is given every step of the way.

T. Wrafter & Sons Pty Ltd (TWS) is seeking highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Technicians to work with our team of professionals on a full time and permanent basis.

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Preparing drawings, plans and designs for mechanical engineering work under the direction of Mechanical Engineers
• Conduct root cause analysis, fault-finding and diagnosing efficient solutions to machine breakdowns
• Installs, removes, inspects and repairs mechanical spare parts like bearings, seals on typical mechanical equipment.
• Performs major overhaul of equipment with or without external contractors and vendors.
• Disassembles, assembles, observes, repairs, tests, collects data and prepares reports on equipment, as tasks related to maintenance.
• Maintaining non-electrical safety, process and utility equipment.
• Perform power plant rigging, and lifting equipment necessary for safely handling heavy machinery and materials.
• Advise and assist engineering and scientific professional staff in the design of advanced and complex mechanical equipment or system.
• Troubleshoot process equipment, automation issues that may arise at the manufacturing line.
• Ensuring that products meet compliance regulations.
• Troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Carry out work instructions as given by Supervisor, work specifications, equipment operation.
• Supports improvement projects.
• Fabricates and repair parts by using machine shop tools and equipment.
• Controls downtime by performing routine preventative maintenance requirements, daily equipment inspections, and monitoring machine operational performance.
• Perform duties consistent with established safety rules and procedures.
• Installing and commissioning new equipment as directed.
• Understand customer change request and provide schedule

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Technician or similar role.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.
• Knowledge in wide variety of machine diagnostics software highly regarded
• Documentation skills, must be able to maintain accurate records of maintenance service history
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Safety-conscious mindset.
• Self-motivated, organised, punctual and reliable
• Must have great work ethics

If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this position, please apply now!

Salary: Between $70,000 and $75,000 per annum + Super

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person