Position Vacant:                 Mechanical Technician

Function:                              Supply Chain

Location:                              Port Moresby                        

 

We have an immediate requirement for a Mechanical Technician to join our Planned Maintenance Team in Port, reporting to the Planned Maintenance Team Leader.

 

The Planned Mechanical Technician is responsible for conducting routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance and prevent failures. This involves inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing beverage production equipment, as well as implementing preventative maintenance plans.

 

Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage using a CMMS (Maximo). Adhering to safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment whilst working with other Brewery staff, including brewers, packaging personnel, and engineers, to ensure smooth operations. 

 

Engaging with production teams to implement improvement activities (RCFA, KAIZEN, APM), including CILT, carry out machine changeovers and provide training to operators. Actively participate in failure analysis and troubleshooting.

 

Main Duties will include:

Execute planned maintenance tasks in area of responsibility and working on dayshifts: work preparation, execution, evaluation, work administration. Execute frequent walk around and running and stopped inspections to assess machine condition and report by means of tagging. Escalate issues to next higher level when needed. Support production with technical knowledge in case of change overs, AM tasks, adjustments. Participate in AM and PM teams for improvement (e.g., 5 why, kaizen). Involve in RCFA and loss reduction activities

 

Qualification & Experience:

Grade 10/12 with trade certificate from technical college, TAFE or equivalent, Bachelors  Mechanical education  A general interest in machine functioning: electrical, mechanical, automation Preferably experience in a production environment. For technicians assigned for the workshop, specific skills on workshop equipment are required, e.g. lathe machine, welding equipment.

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Click HERE to apply

 

Screening applies to all received CVs. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  1st August 2025