Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location: French’s Forest, NSW
Role Type; Full-Time, Permanent
Job Title Mechanical Engineering Technician
Position Type: Specialized Food Manufacturing
Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000 + Superannuation (Commensurate with experience)
Job Closes Date: 30 Days

About the Opportunity
On behalf of our client, a premium producer in the dairy industry, we are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician to join their state-of-the-art butter production facility in French’s Forest.
This is not a standard "break-fix" role. Our client is looking for a technically minded professional who enjoys the engineering challenges of optimizing, testing, and maintaining high-end European food processing and packaging machinery. You will be a key technical lead, ensuring that complex mechanical systems operate to the highest engineering standards.

The Equipment You Will Manage
You will be responsible for the technical integrity of a sophisticated plant, including:
• Butter Processing: Egli continuous churns, extrusion silos, and surface scrap heat exchangers.
• Packaging & Dosing: Trepko XPG-40, Corazza FB 220, Benhill Microfix Homogenisers, and Packserv fillers.
• Fluid & Process Control: Ampco Rotary Lobe, Sawa Centrifugal pumps, and Bardiani Mix-proof valve clusters.
• Thermal Systems: Moorea condensing boilers, Thermex Solutions chillers, and Teralba heat exchangers.

Key Responsibilities include:
• Testing & Evaluation: Conduct rigorous performance testing on fluid handling and thermal systems to ensure they meet engineering design specifications.
• Installation & Commissioning: Lead the assembly and precision installation of new mechanical plant assets and equipment modifications.
• Advanced Diagnostics: Perform high-level fault-finding and root-cause analysis on complex automated dosing and wrapping lines.
• Technical Documentation: Interpret and update technical drawings (AutoCAD) and mechanical schematics to support site upgrades.
• System Optimization: Assist Mechanical Engineers in the design and implementation of equipment modifications to improve production efficiency.
• Compliance: Ensure all mechanical systems comply with WHS regulations and food safety standards (HACCP/GMP).

What We Are Looking For
• Qualifications: A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).
• Experience: At least 3–5 years of experience in a mechanical technician role, ideally within a dairy, pharmaceutical, or high-care FMCG environment.
• Technical Savvy: Deep understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, sanitary valve technology, and high-speed packaging machinery.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to collect and analyze diagnostic data to move from reactive to predictive maintenance.
• Precision: A high level of attention to detail and a pride in maintaining equipment to "as-new" standards.

Why Apply?
• Competitive Salary: $85k - $95k + Super, depending on your depth of experience.
• Prime Location: Work in the beautiful French’s Forest area with modern facilities and a professional team.
• Specialized Training: Gain hands-on experience with world-leading European dairy technology.
• Career Growth: Be part of a high-growth premium brand that values technical expertise and engineering discipline.

How to Apply
If you have the technical pedigree and the engineering mindset to excel in this role, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with similar high-end machinery.