Mechanical Engineer – Site Installation & Feasibility (Sugar Industry)

📍 Location: Melbourne
🕒 Duration: Contract | Minimum 3 months engagement
💼 Start: Immediate or by negotiation
💰 Rate: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

We’re seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer with strong experience in maintenance, installations, or project engineering—preferably within sugar processing or food-grade environments.

This is a site-based contract role involving the assessment and planning of complex mechanical upgrades (e.g. shafts, fugals, conveyors, compressors) with the opportunity to shape practical solutions in a confined and challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough site assessments and identify equipment or structural limitations.

Perform feasibility studies and recommend mechanical installation options.

Support or develop installation methodologies tailored to site conditions.

Assess risks, equipment constraints, and procedural improvements.

Contribute to documentation and reporting.

Bonus: Provide or review technical drawings (CAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks).

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

5+ years’ experience in mechanical project, maintenance, or installation roles

Background in sugar, food-grade, or hygiene-critical environments highly regarded

Proficient in basic Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to work independently

Desirable Skills

Drafting/design capabilities (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor)

Familiarity with Fugals, conveyors, compressors

Confined space or high-risk work experience beneficial

Why Join Us?

Flexible hours

Direct input into real, hands-on industrial improvements

Immediate opportunity with potential for extension

👉 Apply now to join a highly supportive team driving smart mechanical solutions in a challenging environment.
📩 For inquiries or to submit your CV directly, contact 1300 882 768 or visit www.drafting.com.au.

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