Production Technician
‘Be part of an innovative forward-thinking company’
Who We Are:
Originally, the manufacturer of one of the world's first electronic key management systems in 1994 - we are now the global leader in innovative technology for sophisticated, intelligent key management systems and locker solutions. We operate in a wide variety of markets such as Healthcare, Education, Commercial Enterprise and Critical Infrastructure, Government, Hospitality and more.
Traka products and solutions solve real-world problems by securing, managing and auditing the keys and equipment at the heart of a successful operation from small business to fortune 100 companies.
Traka became part of ASSA ABLOY in April 2012, who are a more than 8 billion Euro organization and the global leader in access solutions. Every day we help people feel safe, secure and experience a more open world. ASSA ABLOY products can be seen and used everywhere you go in your daily life from brands such as Yale, Chubb and HID.
With its continued rapid growth, in January 2019 Traka became part of the Global Solutions division of ASSA ABLOY which allows Traka to grow further globally, and leverage group developments, including Cloud technologies.
We are always looking for diverse, talented, energetic people with integrity and the desire to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and benefits in a team environment where you can freely speak across teams and departments to seek help and guidance.
Working for Traka means that you will be part of an agile environment, with innovative solutions to improve our customers' lives.
Your Opportunity:
Your role as a Production Technician is to conduct themselves in a professional manner and provide Technical System Readiness and Assembly, factory/warehouse support and administrative support to the business.
You will be responsible for providing your technical expertise in the support and the delivery of customer projects for the Traka Oceania region. You will work closely with the Technical and Operations team to ensure project success.
Essential Functions
The role includes but not limited to the following:
1. To provide Technical System readiness support.
2. To oversee effective logistics including booking in, monitoring and following up on deliveries.
3. To provide support to the warehouse and assembly including ensuring parts and componentry are available when required.
4. To provide administrative support to the operations team.
You are required to work closely with key members of the Traka Oceania’s organization and their related partners, including management, sales/field staff, and product teams, within the overall Traka Oceania strategic plan to ensure the effective sale and support of integrated Key and Equipment management solutions for our corporate and government customers/partners.
Main Duties
In this role you will be responsible for providing your technical expertise in the support and the delivery of customer projects for the Traka Oceania region. You will work closely with the Technical and Operations team to ensure project success.
The role includes but not limited to the following:
5. Ensure inventory is maintained and in order at all times.
6. Support the Operations team in import/export of systems as required by Australian Law, while complying with Traka ASSA ABLOY’s import/export policies and/or multi-country import requirements.
7. Answer general questions/customer service for Traka and process shipments.
8. Follow work order administration and management processes via web-based ERP & CRM software.
9. Assist in the preparation, configuration & test of electronic key/locker hardware and software systems to meet customer work order specification and quality standards.
10. Uphold Traka Oceania’s outstanding reputation for delivering superior customer service to retain market edge over competitor products and services.
11. Complete monthly stocktake involving count & reconciliation of inventory items - working closely with the operations and finance team.
12. Pack and arrange shipping of all key/locker cabinet and spare part work orders.
13. Maintain detailed service and equipment records.
14. Assist in the preparation, configuration & test of electronic key/locker system hardware and software systems using hand and electrical and/or compressed air tooling.
15. Assist in the install and configure firmware applications on control system hardware.
16. Assist in the install and configuration of software on test computers and servers.
17. Program key/locker hardware network interface for use on TCP/IP networks.
18. Technical support coverage to end users as required.
19. Willingness to maintain and/or complete any relevant security industry-based clearance and/or business induction related requirements.
20. Other duties as agreed with the Production & Manufacturing Supervisor and/or General Manager (Oceania).
Functional Competencies
21. Minimum one to two years’ experience in an electronics assembly, operations, or warehouse role.
22. An understanding of warehouse operations.
23. An ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various team members at all levels of the business.
24. Excellent organisational and communication skills. This role will require someone who can work across multiple systems, locations, timeframes, and functions, so a natural ability to be organised is a must!
25. Previous experience with Government and Third-Party Suppliers businesses and practices.
26. Excellent communications and presentation skills, previous presentation experience.
27. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
28. Initiative and self-motivation - we offer a lot of support at Traka, however there will be times where key decisions will need to be made confidently, quickly, and independently.
29. A desire to learn - our team are constantly looking out for new and better ways to do things. Our goal is to provide the best experience for both our employees and customers, and we are able to do this by putting a high value on continuous learning.
30. A natural connection with our Company Values
31. Experience in a technical or manufacturing position is desirable.
32. Must have a Forklift licence.
33. An understanding of agile project management.
Personal Characteristics
34. Enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated.
35. Takes great pride in their work and work environment.
36. Willing to develop and learn new skills.
37. Accurate and efficient.
38. Punctual and accountable.
39. Highly organized and tidy.
40. Self-sufficient able to work unsupervised.
41. Willingness to conduct a level of self-improvement and participate in company organised training.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.