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Our client operates a melon farm located in Mataranka NT 0852, with 120 ha of drip irrigated Seedless watermelons, expanding to 700ha.

This full-time role would suit an experienced Mechanical Engineering Technician to undertake work on Agricultural equipment, machinery and implements in which assembly, modifications, field servicing and repairs are required.

Salary being offered is between $77,000 and $120,000 depending on experience.

Tasks required:
• Assist the Farm Manager and Maintenance/Workshop Manager with machinery and equipment maintenance across the operations, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently
• Assembling, modifying, installing and maintaining machinery/equipment/plants per manuals, plans or designs as required for the purposes of the farming operations
• Ensuring maintenance, assembly, installation work are completed within manufacturer specifications, in line with Australian standards and regulations, and meeting the farm’s operational priorities esp during critical seasons.
• Maintaining records on maintenance schedules, keeping records of performance and effectiveness of machinery/equipment/plants, and reporting to Management in relation to data collected with suggestions and solutions to increase productivity.
• Applying mechanical engineering principles in conducting inspections, running tests and undertaking maintenance to ensure minimal downtime esp critical seasons.
• Priorising preventative maintenance efforts to ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Supervising and training staff in maintenance work and proper operation of
• machinery/equipment/plants, including ensuring work completed is within safety requirements
• Ensure machinery machinery/equipment/plants are operated/utilised appropriately and fit for purpose based on manufacturer specifications, Australian standards and regulations, and the farm’s policies.

Relevant Cert IV and at least 3 years experience required.

Only genuine candidates will be contacted.