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Mechanical Technician

Date:  Aug 11, 2026
Company:  CAF Australia
Location: 

CANBERRA, AU

Mechanical Technician

 

Trust in Motion.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Technician is based in Canberra. To ensure the overall smooth and efficient Technical Mechanical scope for a year project on Light Rail Vehicles in line with CAF policies and procedures.

The role performs mechanical dismantling or assembly activities from the reception of the cars to their delivery to Tests and subsequently, solves open points of pending finishes, indicated by Quality.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Follows drawings, Instruction Sheets and Control sheets to assemble the parts according to CAF procedures.
  • Responsible for mechanical assembly operation in the train, such as: o Disassembly of equipment.
  • Disassembly of interior parts.
  • Assembly of supports for equipment, channelling, and electrical piping.
  • Interior works on seats and handles, in passenger area, driver desk and cabin.
  • On-deck equipment.
  • Works on doors.
  • Assembly of rubber joints in doors.
  • Finishing: solving the points detected in the assembly areas, by Quality or by the customer, so that the cars and units are finished, even if the open points are detected in Tests.
  • Assists new operators in the modernisation work with the support of the Mechanical Assembly Supervisor / Team Leader.
  • Based on the Planning, it ensures the fulfilment of activities on time.
  • Follows CAF procedures and Project documentation.
  • Completes Control Sheets in real time.
  • Fulfil Quality objectives.
  • Ensures tidiness, cleanliness and compliance with health and safety policies.
  • In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined, you must be prepared to undertake such additional duties which may result from changing circumstances.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with all Australians health and safety, quality and environmental legislative requirements.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner in line with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality consciousness. Advise management of any changes in materials, plant or processes which may impact on safety, quality or the environment, as well as any improvements that could advance CAF's quality and environmental performance.
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REQUIRED PROFILE

 

  • Possess a trade qualification in Mechanical technical disciplines and/or workplace experience in relevant industries such as: Engineering, Automotive, Rail Construction, Manufacturing, Electrical/Electronics.
  • Experience of at least two years, in industrial mechanical maintenance activities
  • Recommended experience on railway maintenance, mechanical area.

 

CAF Rail Australia is committed to achieve diversity within the workforce. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to participate. If you have relevant qualifications or experience to fulfill this position and wish to join one of the world’s leaders in integrated transport solutions, click apply and submit your details with Resume.

About the company

We are a multinational group with over 100 years of experience in the supply of comprehensive transit solutions positioned at the forefront of technology for high value-added sustainable mobility.

The company is a leader of the railway industry offering one of the most comprehensive and flexible arrays of products in railway related markets, such as rolling stock, components, infrastructure, signalling and services (maintenance, refurbishing and financial services).

CAF's committed personnel and the cooperation with our business partners enable us to enhance customer satisfaction and create value for our shareholders.

Currently CAF Offices, Projects and/or Factories have presence in 20 countries within 6 Continents. In Australia CAF is expanding with projects in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, and Parramatta. We have a track record of developing regional areas, with our head office based on Beasain, Spain and locally in Sydney.

CAF Rail Australia has already delivered major projects in Australia, such as: Canberra Light Rail, Newcastle Light Rail, Inner West line Light Rail Sydney. Currently CAF Rail Australia are developing Regional Rail and Parramatta light rail projects with extensions of others.

We will not stop here; and are committed to seek further opportunities to provide sustainable mobility for all.

For more information:

Visit https://www.cafmobility.com

Follow us on LinkedIn: CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarril)

 

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