Technical Support Officer – Manufacturing

Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.00pm
Graduate Engineer placement – Production and/or Manufacturing background
$40-$42 per hour casual rate
Smithfield location
6 month minimum placement with the potential for ongoing permanency
Energetic and dynamic team

Our client is seeking a Technical Support Officer to provide practical technical and administrative support, take ownership of routine activities, and reduce day-to-day maintenance, inventory control and supplier coordination. The ideal candidate will be a practical, mechanically capable person who can support maintenance, take ownership of key preventative maintenance activities and independently manage routine technical, contractor and administrative follow-up to support the daily operation of the business.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Current forklift licence with the ability to operate a forklift safely and confidently.
Good mechanical understanding and ability to understand how machinery and mechanical components function.
Ability to use IFS or a similar Computerised Maintenance Management System
Good understanding of preventative maintenance principles and ability to take ownership of assigned PM
programs and improvement initiatives
Good practical, hands-on ability and willingness to actively assist maintenance personnel with repairs, servicing, component replacement and other equipment-related tasks.
Ability to manage maintenance stock, spare parts and inventory effectively.
Ability to approach equipment problems logically and
systematically.
Ability to produce and modify basic CAD drawings for mechanical components, fabrication work and equipment modifications.
Ability to identify and analyse components that are critical to plant operation
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with suppliers and service providers
Ability to understand cost control and complete maintenance or project activities within an agreed budget.
Ability to coordinate and schedule contractors and ensure site safety and compliance requirements are
completed before work begins