Mechanical Engineering Technician - Tripod Services Pty Ltd
ELMTREE SERVICES PTY LTD – Bacchus Marsh VIC
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Tripod Services Pty Ltd is one of Australia’s largest salad and lettuce producers with farms in Western Melbourne, Gippsland and the Sunraysia region. The business is seeking a full-time qualified Mechanical Engineering Technician (ANZSCO 312512) on their sites in Bacchus Marsh (VIC 3340). The salary offered is $79,423per annum plus superannuation. Job duties and responsibilities include:
- Assisting with preparing drawings, plans, and designs for mechanical engineering work
- Assisting in designing and modifying mechanical equipment and plant used in washing, cutting, mixing, and packaging salad products
- Selecting appropriate tools and equipment for installation, repair, and servicing of farm processing machinery
- Assembling, installing, and maintaining new and modified mechanical assemblies, hydraulic power systems, conveyors, and packing lines used in salad production
- Estimating material requirements, parts, and machine needs to support farm-based processing operations
- Conducting tests of mechanical systems, collecting and analysing performance data, and preparing reports to ensure equipment meets production demands and food safety standards
- Organising and supervising the inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair of large-scale processing and packaging machinery to minimise downtime
- Ensuring designs, modifications, and completed work comply with industry specifications, safety regulations, and Tripod’s quality standards
- Supporting engineers in continuous improvement projects to enhance plant reliability, efficiency, and productivity in a fresh-produce setting
The applicants will have the following skills and experience: At least a Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or relevant fields OR at least 3 years relevant employment experience as a Mechanical Engineer Previous experience in farming or horticulture settings is highly desirable Excellent communication and time management skills Ability to work with minimal supervision
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Mechanical Engineering Technician - Tripod Services Pty Ltd in Bacchus Marsh employer: ELMTREE SERVICES PTY LTD
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