About us
Porta Products (Borg Manufacturing) has been prominent in the Australian joinery and interior design industries for 30 years, ensuring consumers have top quality decorative surfaces and cabinet doors that are Australian made and owned. At Porta Products, we pride ourselves on creating the best modern, on trend designs we know every household will love.
About the role
We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our Maintenance team based at our Mount Gambier, SA manufacturing facility.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be working on state of the art equipment and will be responsible for:
- Assisting in the design, assembly and installation of new and modified mechanical equipment and plant such as machine tools, components, controls and hydraulic power systems
- Performing fault finding, field and laboratory tests and carry out complex computations and repairs on mechanical equipment including, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and mobile plant
- Performing mechanical installation works in accordance to Site and Australian standards where required
- Organising and overseeing inspection and maintenance of machine and plants to provide reports to management on estimated material costs associated with machine maintenance requirements
- Performing Preventative Maintenance Tasks as directed by Mechanical Coordinators
As we continue to grow our operations, this role is also involved with equipment upgrades, installation of new machinery and decommissioning of old machinery.
This is a full time day shift role, working Monday to Friday (6:30am-2:36pm).
About you
To be considered for this position you will have:
- Mechanical Engineering Diploma or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in machine trouble shooting, problem solving and fault finding
- Previous fabrication experience
- Experience in pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
- Ability to read and interpret drawings/blueprints
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Condition monitoring techniques
- Leadership & supervisory experience
- Have worked in a continuous manufacturing environment
- Project management
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
As part of the selection process, applicants must be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical examination which includes functional, audiometric, drug and alcohol testing.
Porta Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
