Mechanical Technician – Gympie

About the role

Nestlé Gympie is looking for a motivated, safety‑focused Mechanical Technician to join its Maintenance Team at the Queensland factory. You will help keep plant equipment running safely and efficiently across manufacturing, filling, packaging and utilities areas.

Key responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment faults promptly.
• Support breakdown response and troubleshooting.
• Execute work in line with safety, quality and GMP requirements.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement and breakdown‑elimination initiatives.
• Complete maintenance documentation and work orders in SAP.
• Assist with shutdown planning and execution.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, contractors and fellow maintenance staff.

Required profile

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Maintenance or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience with pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatic systems, valves and rotating equipment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Mechanical fitting
• Pump maintenance
• Conveyor maintenance
• Gearbox maintenance
• Bearings maintenance
• Pneumatic system maintenance
• Valve maintenance
• Rotating equipment maintenance
• SAP maintenance management