Manufacturing Engineer    MTM has been involved in automotive manufacturing since 1965 and whilst local car manufacturers have left Australian shores, we are still flying the flag internationally on major vehicle programs globally.

This role must produce to a high production standard to meet the Company’s long-standing reputation in the market as a producer of high quality and highly reliable products.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • To gain and apply detailed knowledge of processes and procedures involved in the welding and the manufacture of Spitwater manufactured products in accordance with work instructions and training provided. • To read, understand and follow work instructions (written and verbal), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training documents and technical drawings provided. • To always maintain a high-quality standard of production, with an emphasis on minimising errors and waste. • To liaise with and follow directives from your Manager and to liaise with and follow directives/instructions from the section leading hand (where applicable) on day-to-day priorities. • To learn and use part numbers and descriptions for all items in production, and to correctly label manufactured items on completion. • To undertake quality control of items in production and recognise and report quality deviations/faults. • To carry out routine maintenance procedures on equipment/machinery as required in your section within your competency level and experience and to log such work as required. • To achieve production schedules and targets. • To promote teamwork and always display positive attitudes to your work. • To share information with colleagues in your section and others as required. • To comply with all company policies and procedures. • To participate in improvement activities and training when required. • To proactively participate and adhere to new production systems when implemented. • To liaise with the Leading Hand (where applicable) and Manufacturing Manager for stock items and consumables in priority for your section. • To report verbally and in writing any maintenance requirements of machinery / equipment as required to your Line Manager and/or via the appropriate systems. • To participate in reasonable overtime if requested by management during periods of high demand. • To always maintain a high level of housekeeping in your section. • To always maintain a high level of housekeeping in your section. • Adherence to manual handling training, practices, and procedures always. • To always maintain a high level of housekeeping in your section.   TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT • Welding machines and associated welding tools – Mig, Tig. • Oxy acetylene for heating steel. • Power/Air tools including cordless hand drills, grinders, sanders, die grinders. • Hand tools such as spanners, socket wrench, screw drivers, hex T-bars, metal files and hammers. • Crane operating with lift attachments.   PHYSICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES • Ability to lift fabricated parts up to 25kg (most common weights 2kg – 25kg), from various heights between ground and waist level and carry approximately 1-2m in distance. • Capacity to continuously hold tooling whilst doing the job (welder handpiece, grinders etc.) for up to 1hr at a time. • Ability to manage body position to enable correct welding position. • Regular lifting bending and twisting (between 20 – 50 times), during most shifts. • Regular walking distances to get parts, move bays etc.  

  Job Description Are you an experienced hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a passion for product development and a drive for technical excellence?

About VACC – You’re in good hands Based in Melbourne Australia, the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is an automotive industry employer association that protects and promotes the interests of its members through advocacy initiatives and the provision of automotive industry products and services.

About VACC – You’re in good hands Based in Melbourne Australia, the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is an automotive industry employer association that protects and promotes the interests of its members through advocacy initiatives and the provision of automotive industry products and services.