Support Technician
- Maintain and repair machinery and mechanical systems.
- Assemble, test, and install mechanical systems and components.
- Conduct quality control checks on fabricated steel products.
Company Name: Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd
Position: Support Technician
Location: 5 Drover Place, Narrandera NSW 2700
Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $86,000 per annum plus superannuation
About the business
Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned and operated company specialising in metals and steel, welded beams, pre-fabricated steel and steel processing. Bhullar Steel has supplied welded sections to the Australian market for over 10 years. Bhullar Group is a one-stop shop for the manufacture, fabrication and installation of crane grillage, and delivers temporary and permanent steel solutions for civil and construction projects. Its capabilities include detail drawings, fabrication, painting and installation.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Support Technician to join our engineering team in a full-time permanent role. You will work closely with our engineers to keep plant machinery and mechanical systems running safely and efficiently, and to make sure fabricated steel products meet the highest standards of quality.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Maintain machinery, machine-related tools and parts, and all equipment in proper operating condition
- Assemble, test and install mechanical systems and components at the plant
- Inspect equipment, identify issues that need correction, and record test procedures, results and recommended changes
- Review instructions, technical drawings and blueprints for projects and repairs to make sure test specifications and procedures are followed
- Evaluate design drawings for new or modified tools by checking dimensions against the original specifications
- Diagnose mechanical faults by observing equipment in operation and using mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting methods
- Disassemble equipment to reach defective parts, then repair or replace them
- Repair, adjust and maintain mechanical drive systems, including chain drives, belt drives and gear trains
- Repair, adjust and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems using hydraulic schematics
- Check proper fits, clearances and backlash on equipment and make adjustments
- Perform bench tests to confirm equipment functions correctly after repair
- Carry out quality control checks on welded beams and pre-fabricated steel products
- Work with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
- Prepare detailed reports and documentation for all maintenance and engineering activities
- Make sure work is within specifications, regulations and contract provisions
- Follow all Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures and legislation, and report incidents to the Supervisor
Skills and experience
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineering Technician or in a similar role, ideally in steel or manufacturing
- Sound understanding of mechanical systems in machines, equipment and tools
- Ability to read mechanical, hydraulic and general arrangement drawings
- Knowledge of mechanical design software (e.g. AutoCAD)
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to meet deadlines in a high-compliance, process-driven environment
- A background in welding or construction is highly desirable
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