Facility Technician Role

Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com

Location Clayton, Victoria, Australia
Salary AUD 75,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Facility Technician — Temporary | Clayton VIC
📍 Clayton, VIC | Temporary / Casual | Monday–Friday

About the opportunity

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client, a global leader in minerals processing and mining equipment technology, for Facility Technicians to join their Technology Centre in Clayton. This is a hands-on, temporary opportunity supporting consultancy, research and development test work across a leading minerals product range.

You'll run pilot plant and equipment trials, prepare samples, and turn raw test results into clean, tabulated data for the engineering team — a varied role split across the lab and the test floor, ideal for someone who takes pride in accuracy and enjoys practical, technical work.

The details

  • Pay rate: $44.00 per hour (casual rate, inclusive of casual loading), plus penalties for weekend, overtime and public holiday work
  • Hours: Monday to Friday — shift options of 6:00am–2:00pm or 1:00pm–9:00pm
  • Duration: Short-term temporary assignment
  • Classification: C7 / Laboratory Technician Level III, Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020
  • Location: Weir Technology Centre, Clayton VIC 3168
What you'll be doing

  • Carry out equipment and pilot plant test work, collecting results and producing tabulated data for engineering review
  • Prepare and review test results and plans
  • Conduct laboratory test work including particle size analysis and rheological characterisation
  • Install, commission and operate test equipment, including basic process electronics on new rigs
  • Adapt equipment and test rig configurations to suit different applications
  • Manage incoming and outgoing materials in line with handling procedures — MSDS records, delivery manifests, volume tracking and chain-of-custody documentation
  • Quarantine and document any defective materials or equipment
  • Champion a safety-first culture and lead by example on all safety and environmental practices
What you'll bring

  • Minimum 2 years' relevant industry experience
  • Experience with basic metal fabrication (desirable)
  • Confident handling small tools, both powered and manual
  • Strong written and verbal communication — able to write routine reports and present data clearly
  • Sound numeracy: comfortable with measurements, ratios, percentages and interpreting graphs
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • A practical, problem-solving mindset and a genuine commitment to Zero Harm
The work environment

A varied role split between office-based data work and active test environments. Expect loud indoor/outdoor settings with moving mechanical parts (PPE provided and required at all times), occasional lifting up to ~7kg, and periods of desk work.
 

How to apply

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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Facility Technician Role role?
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Where is the Facility Technician Role job located?
The Facility Technician Role role with Chandler Macleod is based in Clayton, VIC, AU.
What does the Facility Technician Role role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Facility Technician Role role at up to AUD 75,000 per year.
Is the Facility Technician Role role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Facility Technician Role role?
The Facility Technician Role position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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