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What this job is
A mechanical engineering technician supports mechanical engineers in the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems and components. Working in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or industrial settings, they produce technical drawings, conduct performance testing, troubleshoot mechanical faults, and ensure compliance with Australian Standards and engineering specifications. They work from design briefs and engineering drawings to manufacture prototypes, maintain test equipment, and document results for quality assurance.
Pay
A$2,589 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencycore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Digital Literacy
- ERP and Inventory Systems
- Process Improvement Identification
- Record Management
- Regulatory and Legislative Awareness
- Stakeholder Communication