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Mechanical Technician


Company : Visy


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2026-01-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Mechanical Technician role at Visy6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Mechanical Technician role at VisyGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Talent Acquisition Specialist | Expert in Sourcing & Recruiting for Manufacturing and similar industriesVisyis powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we''ve grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations -predominately in Australia and New Zealand.We make about 500 million food cans and collect over 24,000 tonnes of recycled steel each year.Our four operations give you supply chain assurance, allowing flexibility, greater reliability, and faster speed-to-market for businesses of all sizes.Based in Coburg, Victoria, the Mechanical Technician will report into the Production Manager.As a Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for the effective utilisation and co-ordination of the machinery under your control. This includes ensuring product quality conforms to the Manufacturing Standards & Process Control Plans, equipment performs to production targets ensuring its condition is both mechanical sound and in a safe working state at all times. Mechanical Technicians will be trained to rotate through all the end making facilities at the Coburg plant.Operating machinery.Quality checks and adjustments.Fixing machine breakdowns.Responsible for change overs.Forklift duties as required to meet production requirements.Responsible for removing tooling, auditing and completing machine tooling cleans.Responsible for targeting downtime areas and troubleshoot corrective actions to maximise production output, improve product quality, maintain and reduce spoilage levels.Responsible for checking scheduling and storage requirements to ensure appropriate levels are availableIdentify potential process improvements, and ad hoc production issues. Work with Production Manager and Process Improvement Manager to find solutions and implement corrective actions.Responsible for keeping the plant clean and tidy, equipment maintained and preventative measures used to ensure continual availability of equipment.This is a 12-hour position, working on the following rotating shift pattern (1 st week: 3 on, 4 off, 2 nd week: 3 on, 4 off, 3 rd week: 4 on, 3 off).What You Will Bring:We are looking for someone that is trade qualified with practical hands-on experience. A Trade Cert as a Fitter/Turner, Toolmaker, or similar is mandatory for this role. You will be required to complete a Mechanical test in your onsite interview to demonstrate your skills.Although this role requires someone with a trade background you need to be comfortable with the fact that your main responsibilities will involve operating the machines, some days you may only use your trade a small portion of the day.Other key skills and experience include:Trade Cert as a Fitter/Turner, Toolmaker, or similarMust have completed a 4 year ApprenticeshipLF Forklift license & experience would be advantageousExperience working in a manufacturing environmentSound mechanical aptitude and a high trouble shooting ability.What youll love when you join us:Access to a range of health, wealth, and lifestyle services and discounts.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the companyReady to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.Please contact Chantal Ganesh on [email protected] for a confidential discussion or apply now.You will be required to meet Visys employment criteria which will include a criminal history check.Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManufacturingIndustriesMachinery ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Visy by 2xGet notified about new Mechanical Technician jobs in Coburg, Victoria, Australia.Doncaster, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoAir Conditioning and Refrigeration ApprenticeMeadow Heights, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoField Service Technician/Engineer in Melbourne, AustraliaMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$70,000.00-A$80,000.00 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoCampbellfield, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoCampbellfield, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoThornbury, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoNorth Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 months agoThomastown, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoThomastown, Victoria, Australia 9 hours agoRowville, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoNorth Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoBroadmeadows, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoNoble Park, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoLaverton North, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoWilliamstown, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoLaverton North, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoCampbellfield, Victoria, Australia 4 months agoNorth Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 months agoSouth Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoElectrical/Mechanical Technician Diesel Engine Test CellsRingwood, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoSunshine North, Victoria, Australia 1 day agoLaverton North, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoHoppers Crossing, Victoria, Australia 4 months agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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