* Excellent rates, overtime paid.
* Monday to Friday with no night shift
* Based in Dandenong South
* Service work in both Metro and Regional areas
What's it all about?
Conveniently based in our Melbourne Branch at Dandenong South we are looking for an experienced Service Technician to join the team of staff responsible for servicing our customer's machine tools via warranty, preventative maintenance, and break-down repairs.
You'll be involved in all aspects of service, repairs and training both within the workshop and our customer's place of business. You'll also be inspecting, commissioning, and installing industrial machinery.
We'll provide training and guidance, and you'll develop an extensive and impressive set of skills working with us.
Metropolitan and regional travel required.
What do you need to do in the role?
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional manner in front of customers.
* Relevant Trade qualifications and at least 3 years' experience in a similar role.
* Experience in the installation, diagnosis and repair of Machining and Turning centres and mechanical fitting with a broad range of engineering equipment.
* A background and experience in Fitting & Machining, Toolmaking, Industrial Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or Mechatronics.
* An ability to diagnose machine faults using your trade skills.
* Good attention to detail.
* Minimum C class license and a good driving history.
What will you be doing?
• Mechanical repair and breakdown maintenance of industrial machinery.
• Installation and commissioning of industrial machinery.
• Preventative maintenance and servicing.
• Workshop repairs and testing.
• Keeping detailed records of identified problems, processes to undertake repairs and parts required.
• Accurate time and record keeping – keeping accurate records to assist in fair billing of clientele.
Other desirable skills that would be helpful
* Electrical knowledge, plus experience with electronics and PLCs.
* Confident in the use of computers, and willing to adopt a flexible approach to working hours when required.
* Forklift license
* Restricted Electrical license
* Current First aid
* Current Low Voltage Rescue and Resuscitation.
Who are we?
Established in 1930, Hare & Forbes has been one of the largest suppliers of engineering, automotive, wood working and workshop equipment to the Australian and New Zealand markets for over 95 years. With over 200 employees and supply branches in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland and Christchurch we provide unparalleled service to the general public, business, industry and government. Our staff are a dedicated team of professionals, committed to ensuring the very best in customer service and quality.
Salary and Benefits
A very attractive salary is on offer.
You'll be working with a very experienced team of professionals.
Best of all you'll work Monday to Friday with overtime available but there's no nightshift or call outs.
How to Apply
If you believe this is the job for you then we'd like to hear from you so please click "Apply"to submit your current resume and cover letter.
Hare & Forbes is an equal opportunity employer.
This role is only open to candidates eligible to work in Australia.