Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician


Company
New World Consulting
Location
Greater Sydney Area
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
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Job Description
Why This Is An Exciting OpportunityFor all skilled Maintenance Technicians and Engineers in West Sydney with Industrial Electro-Mechanical equipment exposure, this opportunity should grab your attention. Our client is an “Employer of Choice’, with a focused energy towards rewarding talent, experience, skill and willingness to learn. Why You Will Love Working HereThis position is a springboard for the rest of your career within the company. That means;Gaining hands-on experience with new, cutting-edge automated material handling technology and systemsLearning new skills within a collaborative, team-driven, safety-focused, multi-cultural environmentProfessional development planning which is designed around you, your motivations and passions such as maintenance, engineering, leadership, etc, leading to an enjoyable, fun experience and careerWhat You Will Be DoingA full-time, weekly rotating days and afternoons, 8-hour shift pattern, Mon-Fri + overtime + 15% PM shift loadingElectro-Mechanical breakdown response and preventative maintenance tasks, for systems such as ASRS, multi-shuttles and high-bay racking within a fast-paced automated warehouseHelp achieve agreed customer targets related to equipment and system downtime and productivityFocus on safety reporting within required guidelinesParticipate in some project workServe as the ‘eyes and ears’ in daily collaboration with diagnostic teamsIs this role for me? We require…Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding experience of Industrial Electro-Mechanical equipment, ideally Automated Material Handling, but not essential  Preferred is a Mechanical trade cert or tertiary education, with an Electrical D license (reconnect/disconnect), however, we’re open to other certifications and qualificationsGeneral Mechanical and Electrical maintenance of equipmentComputer savvy to drive SCADA and high-level control softwareKnowledge of industrial network solutions (Profinet, Profitbus, AZI)Troubleshooting and fault-finding for PLCs, although some coding and programming experience would be a nice bonusA strong willingness to learnEffective verbal and written communication skills, which are essential for articulating technical details between the customer and internal engineering systems specialistsHow To ApplyWe’d love to get to know you. So, let’s receive your cover letter and resume, and then we can book in a brief call. Click apply so we can explore your alignment with this opportunity and see if it suits all.Only candidates who have full Australian working rights can be considered at this point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the award minimum hourly rate for welders under the Manufacturing Award in Australia from July 2026?
The Fair Work Ombudsman sets the minimum rate for a qualified welder at AU$29.75 per hour under the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award as of 1 July 2026. Casual welders receive a 25% loading on top of this base rate. Ordinary hours are capped at 38 per week with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after that threshold.
Q Which visa allows overseas welders to work in Australia in 2026 and what is the application fee?
The Department of Home Affairs requires welders to obtain a skills assessment and apply for the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) which permits employment for up to four years. The visa application fee is AU$1,455 for the main applicant as of 2026. Applicants must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience and achieve a minimum IELTS score of 5.0.
Q What qualification and experience level is required to work as a welder in Australia?
The Fair Work Ombudsman states that welders must hold a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent plus at least two years post-qualification experience to meet award classification level C10. Recognition of prior learning is accepted only when verified by a registered training organisation. No formal licence is mandated nationally but site-specific tickets are often required.
Q How many hours per week and how much annual leave do welders receive under Australian awards in 2026?
The Fair Work Ombudsman confirms welders work a standard 38 ordinary hours per week under the Manufacturing Award with four weeks of paid annual leave accruing each year. Leave loading of 17.5% applies when leave is taken. Additional personal leave of 10 days per year is provided on top of annual leave.
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