Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location: Alexandria, NSW, 2015 Full-Time: Immediate start Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Technician Salary range: $85,000 - $110,000 - depending on skills level and work experience + superannuation. Job Closure date: 30 days About the Role On behalf of our client, we are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician to join their dedicated engineering team. Our client operates a high-volume, quality-focused bakery where traditional methods meet modern machinery – from dough handling systems, proofers, deck ovens, and conveyors to packaging lines. In this role, you will work directly under Mechanical Engineers to ensure all bakery-specific equipment runs safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with food-grade mechanical regulations. You will bridge the gap between design and floor-level maintenance, helping to minimise downtime in a fast-paced, artisan production environment. Key Duties Design & Documentation Support • Prepare detailed drawings, layout plans, and technical schematics for modifications to bakery machinery (e.g., mixers, dividers, ovens) under the direction of Mechanical Engineers. • Assist engineers and technologists with the mechanical design of new baking line components, including dough conveyors and hydraulic dough press equipment. Installation & Assembly • Assemble, install, and commission new or retrofitted mechanical assemblies specifically for bakery production – including variable-speed drives, safety guards, temperature controls, and pneumatic or hydraulic power systems. • Select appropriate hand tools, rigging equipment, and precision measuring instruments required for each installation or repair task. Costing & Resource Planning • Estimate material quantities, fastener specifications, and machine requirements for bakery line upgrades or emergency repairs, ensuring minimal ingredient or product waste. • Calculate project material costs and labour hours, providing reports to senior engineers to support budget planning for scheduled overhauls or expansions. Testing & Data Analysis • Perform and directly supervise field tests (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal profiling on ovens, pressure tests on hydraulic lifts) as well as in-house laboratory tests of mechanical lubricants and wear components. • Collect operational data from PLC panels and mechanical sensors, carry out complex load and tolerance computations, and prepare diagnostic diagrams for corrective action. Maintenance & Compliance • Organize and oversee scheduled inspection, preventive maintenance, and breakdown repairs of all bakery plant machinery, including spiral mixers, reversible sheeters, and automated tray washers. • Ensure all mechanical work and system modifications stay within Australian standards, food-safety machinery regulations, and the company’s internal contract provisions, with completed work signed off against original specifications. Requirements • Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering Technology (or at least 2 years of relevant experience substituting for the qualification). • In addition to formal quals, proven on-the-job experience with bakery or food-processing machinery is highly preferred. • Ability to read and revise mechanical schematics, and to use diagnostic software for common bakery automation systems. Please note: We are acting as recruitment agents for this client; the company name will be disclosed upon shortlisting.