Motor Mechanic
Automotive · Warners Bay, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Have you built your career with your hands under the bonnet? A well-established automotive service operation in Warners Bay, New South Wales wants an experienced Motor Mechanic to join its professional workshop team.
The role is for mechanics with genuine industry experience who can confidently handle vehicle diagnosis, servicing, maintenance and repair. The employer will look closely at your qualifications, practical experience and technical skills, and these need to be verified and matched to the role.
Whether you trained at a casa in the Philippines or worked in a busy workshop in the Middle East, if you are ready to bring those skills into an established Australian workplace, this could be your next step.
Key Responsibilities
- Find out what is wrong with engines, transmissions, steering and other mechanical systems, using computerised diagnostic tools to pinpoint mechanical and system faults
- Look over mechanical parts closely for damage, wear and faults
- Take out and strip down engines, transmissions and other assemblies when the job calls for it
- Fix, swap out or rebuild parts that are worn or faulty
- Handle regular servicing and preventative maintenance, from oil changes and lubrication to tune-ups and scheduled maintenance
- Follow manufacturer service specifications and technical information so every repair meets the required technical standards
- After a repair, test and fine-tune the parts and check how the vehicle performs
- Inspect vehicles and work out what is needed to keep them roadworthy
- Keep the workshop safe, clean and well organised
- Work well with your workshop teammates to finish assigned jobs
- Take pride in reliable workmanship, keeping vehicle safety and customer satisfaction front of mind
Requirements & Eligibility
- A Certificate III or higher in Motor Mechanics, Automotive Technology or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of professional automotive experience in a relevant role
- Real, hands-on experience doing mechanical servicing and repairs that you can demonstrate
- Strong skills in diagnosing vehicle faults, troubleshooting and solving practical problems
- Experience using computerised automotive diagnostic systems
- Good, solid knowledge of engines, transmissions, steering and other mechanical systems
- Able to work from technical manuals and manufacturer specifications
- A careful eye for detail and quality workmanship
- Comfortable working on your own or with a professional workshop team, with good communication and workplace skills
- Able to show evidence of your relevant qualifications and work experience
- Overseas applicants must be willing to go through the required assessment and recruitment process, and candidates must meet the relevant requirements for the applicable visa pathway
- Visa sponsorship is available for suitable candidates
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