Day Shift Mechanical Technician

About the role

Mars, a family-owned business making products for people and pets for more than 100 years, is hiring a Day Shift Mechanical Technician for its Food Nutrition segment. The role is based in Wyong, NSW, on a full-time day shift (7am-3pm) and reports to the Mechanical Workshop Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Complete mechanical maintenance, repairs and fabrication across the manufacturing site.
• Carry out stainless steel sheet fabrication, including measuring, cutting, folding, forming and fitting.
• Perform high-quality TIG welding on stainless steel components and equipment.
• Produce purge welds with high-quality internal finishes suitable for food manufacturing.
• Manufacture and modify platforms, brackets, chutes, hoppers, pipework, tanks and other production equipment.
• Support breakdown maintenance, equipment upgrades and planned maintenance.
• Identify improvements to equipment reliability, safety, accessibility and maintainability.
• Work with Production teams to deliver targets and ensure food safety, GMP, quality and safety compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop and follow site maintenance procedures and work orders.

Required profile

• Mechanical trade qualification or Fabrication Trade qualification.
• Strong experience in food manufacturing or a similar hygienic processing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in stainless steel sheet fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Ability to work independently and manage fabrication tasks from concept to completion.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety, food safety and quality standards.

Required skills

• Advanced TIG welding, especially on stainless steel.
• Purge welding, including stainless steel pipework and hygienic applications.
• Understanding of mechanical equipment, maintenance and troubleshooting.

What we offer

• Personalised development and growth opportunities from day one.
• Health and wellness programs, including an onsite gym and walking track.
• Onsite parking.