Permanent opportunity with Defence Industry organisation in Western Sydney
**Your new company**
Our client is a global competitor within the Defence Industry and they are currently seeking a Maintenance Support Technician to join their team on a permanent basis. Located in Western Sydney they support naval platforms within Defence and their technical services.
**Your new role**
As Maintenance Support Technician you will join a larger team of Technical Officers, Engineers and Technicians who support the manufacture, repairs, and maintenance of streamers for naval platform.
- Provide support to the manufacturing team through equipment maintenance - ensure equipment is fit for production
- Maintain a strong technical know how across production and manufacturing equipment and processes
- Maintenance and repair of production and manufacturing equipment
- Maintain routine maintenance reports - processes ad upcoming manufacturing or repair activities
- Modification and fabrication of tooling and fixtures as required - basic machining tasks
- Coordinate repairs and maintenance activities with external contractors as required
- Commission and installation of new plant
**What you'll need to succeed**
- Be able to obtain Defence NV1 clearances
- Mechanical background with some electrical experience
- Experience in fault finding and breakdown attendance including documentation of processes
- Strong communication skills
- MS Office products working knowledge
- Tool room experience (Lathe, Mill etc)
- Fork lift licence is desirable
- Experience with welding or metal fabrication is highly regarded
- Defence Industry experience is preferred
**What you'll get in return**
This role offers the opportunity to work for an exciting and niche industry with a global leader that supplies training and great employee perks.
**What you need to do now**
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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