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Mechanical Resident Technician – Automated Systems
Onsite Full-Time Join a Global Leader in Automation
Shape the future of automated logistics
SSI SCHAEFER is a global leader in modular warehousing and logistics solutions, delivering innovative, industry-specific answers to complex materials handling challenges. With operations spanning six continents, we are at the forefront of automation, engineering, and installation excellence.
Join SSI SCHAEFER – a global leader in automation and intralogistics – as a Mechanical Resident Technician at one of our customer’s advanced warehouse sites. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining cutting-edge automated systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency every step of the way.
Working closely with our CSS Residential Site Manager, you’ll be the go-to technical expert for mechanical support and preventative maintenance, helping shape a high-performance site culture and support continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
· Provide mechanical support during breakdowns, shutdowns, and scheduled preventative maintenance.
· Complete allocated tasks through our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in line with planned schedules.
· Perform all work to OEM specifications and safety standards.
· Assist the Site Manager and Team Leaders with training and onboarding new technicians on SSI SCHAEFER automated systems.
· Work collaboratively with our global support teams, including the international Helpdesk and R&D, to troubleshoot and resolve design or system issues.
· Log maintenance activities, fault diagnostics, and spare part usage in the CMMS and make recommendations for inventory adjustments.
· Support a positive, productive, and safety-first culture within the customer’s operational team.
· Contribute to team meetings and help drive continuous improvement initiatives across site operations.
What You’ll Bring
· Mechanical Trade Certificate (essential).
· Minimum 2 years’ experience in automation, warehousing, or mechatronics maintenance.
· Familiarity with pneumatics, hydraulics and mechatronic fault finding.
· Experience working with automated warehouse machinery.
· Competence in using Computerised Maintenance Software and updating job records accurately.
· Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
· Strong organisation skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
· A proactive attitude, safety-first mindset, and a genuine passion for solving problems.
· Strong customer focus and interpersonal communication skills.
Why Join Us?
At SSI SCHAEFER, we’re not just delivering technology—we’re shaping the future of automation. Join a team where your technical skills make a real difference and where you’ll be supported by global resources and local leadership.
If you're a hands-on mechanical technician looking to work with world-class technology in a dynamic, supportive environment—this is the opportunity for you.
Apply Now
Ready to make your mark in the world of industrial automation?
Send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $110,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Shift work
Supplementary Pay:
Penalty rates
Application Question(s):
What are your salary expectations?
Experience:
Automation: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Australian mechanical trade certificate (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
Onsite Full-Time Join a Global Leader in Automation
Shape the future of automated logistics
SSI SCHAEFER is a global leader in modular warehousing and logistics solutions, delivering innovative, industry-specific answers to complex materials handling challenges. With operations spanning six continents, we are at the forefront of automation, engineering, and installation excellence.
Join SSI SCHAEFER – a global leader in automation and intralogistics – as a Mechanical Resident Technician at one of our customer’s advanced warehouse sites. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining cutting-edge automated systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency every step of the way.
Working closely with our CSS Residential Site Manager, you’ll be the go-to technical expert for mechanical support and preventative maintenance, helping shape a high-performance site culture and support continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
· Provide mechanical support during breakdowns, shutdowns, and scheduled preventative maintenance.
· Complete allocated tasks through our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in line with planned schedules.
· Perform all work to OEM specifications and safety standards.
· Assist the Site Manager and Team Leaders with training and onboarding new technicians on SSI SCHAEFER automated systems.
· Work collaboratively with our global support teams, including the international Helpdesk and R&D, to troubleshoot and resolve design or system issues.
· Log maintenance activities, fault diagnostics, and spare part usage in the CMMS and make recommendations for inventory adjustments.
· Support a positive, productive, and safety-first culture within the customer’s operational team.
· Contribute to team meetings and help drive continuous improvement initiatives across site operations.
What You’ll Bring
· Mechanical Trade Certificate (essential).
· Minimum 2 years’ experience in automation, warehousing, or mechatronics maintenance.
· Familiarity with pneumatics, hydraulics and mechatronic fault finding.
· Experience working with automated warehouse machinery.
· Competence in using Computerised Maintenance Software and updating job records accurately.
· Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
· Strong organisation skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
· A proactive attitude, safety-first mindset, and a genuine passion for solving problems.
· Strong customer focus and interpersonal communication skills.
Why Join Us?
At SSI SCHAEFER, we’re not just delivering technology—we’re shaping the future of automation. Join a team where your technical skills make a real difference and where you’ll be supported by global resources and local leadership.
If you're a hands-on mechanical technician looking to work with world-class technology in a dynamic, supportive environment—this is the opportunity for you.
Apply Now
Ready to make your mark in the world of industrial automation?
Send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $110,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Shift work
Supplementary Pay:
Penalty rates
Application Question(s):
What are your salary expectations?
Experience:
Automation: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Australian mechanical trade certificate (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
