Mechanical Engineering Technician Demand in South Australia

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• Mechanical Engineering Technician Demand in South
  Australia

The occupations on the Engineering side are
showing a good prominence in South Australia. The
reason for this surplus is the economic growth
and industry wide demand on manpower. The
industries have very clearly outlined jobs for
the mechanical engineers and ASRI has opened
gates on skilled migration to fill the gap on
manpower. This seems to be a good opportunity for
the professionals to have the right job at a good
destination like South Australia.
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A Mechanical Engineer is one who conducts tests,
analyzes data and operates mechanical systems.
His duties also include assembly and installation
of mechanical devices to support projects and
functions. The Mechanical Engineering Technician
demand in South Australia have declined at a rate
of 22.4 in the past, but the industries now show
a rise on manpower requirement on this category.
The job is predominantly covered by the males as
90.7 of the present occupations are currently
covered by them. The female full time employees
are only 3.6.
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The duties and task of a mechanical engineer
include- 1. Installation and assembly of
mechanical systems 2. Collection and analysis of
data pertaining to projects on mechanical
engineering 3. Drawing, designing, implementing
and planning of mechanical devices 4. Conducting
research work for Engineering technologists
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ASRI Australia Skills Recognition and
Information has outlined skills for the said
job. The applicant is supposed to have a
Bachelors / Masters degree for the subject. The
professional should be able to evaluate, observe
and analyse the mechanical aspects of a machinery
to deduce a positive outcome. It is therefore
very important to have a good years of experience
on reading, writing and analyzing data pertaining
to mechanical equipments. The hand-eye
coordination of the applicant should meet the
standard on handling mechanical devices and
equipments. The person is expected to show
abilities on numerical skills for building,
drawing and repairing devices.
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Mechanical Engineering Technician demand in South
Australia is very high and this also corresponds
to the salary structure. The starting salary of a
Mechanical Engineer is 42,500 p.a. and an
experienced person can earn up to 70,500. It is
clear that the level of expertise, skills and
experience is considered while deciding the
remuneration for the job. The weekly hours for
work are 41.3 hours for a Mechanical Engineer.
However, the competition for the job is very high
as only a limited vacancies are declared.
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• The Engineers are supposed to work outdoor and
  under all types of weather. Some jobs might
  require working in a lab, office or controlled
  conditions at a site. Clearly, the occupation
  demands flexibility on work management. ASRI
  prefers to have professionals who already have a
  good association and reputation with the local
  bodies. Having a license with Engineers Australia
  is therefore a preferred option for getting the
  occupation.

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Under skilled migration, the applicants are
supposed to first place an EOI Expression of
Interest on Skillselect and then submit all the
details on education, skills, experience and
abilities. The application would be put through a
points test and it must score at least 60 to
qualify for immigration.
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