Mechanical Technician – Full‑time

About the role

North Queensland Hardfacing (NQHF) is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to join its team on a full‑time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will support the maintenance and reliability of heavy‑equipment and process plant across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment, including bearings, seals and other spare parts.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis, fault finding and implement efficient solutions to machine breakdowns.
• Perform major overhauls, disassembly/assembly, testing and reporting on equipment.
• Execute rigging, lifting and safe handling of heavy machinery and materials.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, daily inspections and monitor machine performance.
• Install, commission and support new equipment as directed.

Required profile

• Trade qualification with at least 5 years of relevant mechanical maintenance experience.
• Proven ability to diagnose, repair and maintain mechanical equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics and diagrams.
• Physically fit, able to work in varied conditions and both independently and within a team.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high work ethics.

Required skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
• Rigging and lifting operations.
• Use of machine‑shop tools for fabrication and repair.
• Preventative maintenance procedures.
• Root‑cause analysis techniques.