Walpett Engineering are a family run business that has been in operation for over 50 years. We provide structural steel, metalwork, and finishing services for the construction industry in and around the ACT and Queanbeyan region.

We are currently looking for a Engineering Technologist to assist us with technology advice, support, maintenance, planning and future integration projects. Especially with regards our existing HGG Profiling system, Plasma cutter, in-line blaster, and future mechanization plans.

Duties / Responsibilities

· Perform assessments, Integration planning, upgrades, modifications and maintenance to existing and future robotic and similar technologies, including CNC Robotic laser equipment, Robotic Plasma beds, Slingers, Robotic Welders and similar

· Manage the Processing Production team and associated processes and procedures

· Maintain logs of production and quality records in accordance with ISO 9001 policies and project specifications.

· Liaising with production team to ensure issues with processing equipment operation are resolved efficiently.

· Utilize equipment provided to protect health and safety in the workplace.

· Demonstrate operational compliance with procedures and WHS safety standards

· Creating and conducting test procedures.

· Troubleshoot and fix issues (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and programming).

· Liaising with suppliers/project engineers, supervising and training engineering, maintenance and technical staff on programming and safe operation of equipment.

· Conducting preventative/corrective maintenance and repairs of CNC equipment as per maintenance schedule or as required.

· To conduct periodic inspection on equipment investigating problems, diagnosing and rectifying faults.

· Providing technical and service support.

· Perform modifications (design, mechanical. electrical, and programming) of parts to improve productivity and machine performance if required.

Learn internal software from the vendors to utilize the machine capabilities.

Abilities / Skills

· Effective communication skills

· Problem-solving skills

· Strong organizational skills

· Basic maths skills

· Working knowledge of Excel

· Computer literacy in the use of CNC software. CAD/ CAM / MRP programming experience is preferable.

· Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings

· Knowledge of CNC control systems and embedded systems.

· Knowledge of motion control techniques.

· Knowledge in electronic switching theory, machine and digital design, Peripheral Integrated Circuit (PIC) Microcontroller and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).

· Literacy in CAD design (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Fusion 360, etc.), Tekla, Autodesk Inventor, and relevant CNC program.

· Knowledge of work health and safety.

Understanding of the requirements of IS09001.

Advantages

Experience with HGG Profiling CNC robotic equipment maintenance, problem solving, engineering and planning is an asset.