Job Description

Position Summary

n

The Reliability and Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems within a highly regulated medical industry setting. This role combines hands-on maintenance expertise with a proactive approach to equipment reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

n

The successful candidate will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities while maintaining detailed maintenance and compliance documentation in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements. This individual will play a key role in minimizing equipment downtime, improving asset performance, and supporting operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with a growth mindset, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to continuously learn and develop new technical skills.

n

Key Responsibilities

n

n
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
n
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic equipment issues
n
- Conduct equipment inspections and condition monitoring activities to identify potential failures before they impact production
n
- Support reliability initiatives by participating in root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurring failures
n
- Complete maintenance work orders and maintain accurate, detailed maintenance and compliance documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
n
- Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with quality systems, standard operating procedures, and documentation requirements
n
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
n
- Assist with equipment installation,



commissioning, upgrades, and validation activities as required.
n
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and recommend solutions to enhance equipment uptime, safety, and efficiency.
n
- Adhere to all Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
n
- Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities as required.
n
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and provide timely troubleshooting and resolution.
n

n

Required Qualifications & Experience

n

n
- Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical discipline.
n
- Experience performing maintenance within a manufacturing, industrial, processing, medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated environment.
n
- Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
n
- Experience working with maintenance management systems and completing detailed maintenance records and documentation.
n
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and procedures.
n
- Demonstrated ability to work within a structured quality and compliance framework.
n
- Strong commitment to Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements and safe work practices.
n
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
n
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
n




- Growth mindset with a willingness to learn recent skills and adapt to changing technologies and processes.
n

n

Preferred Qualifications

n

n
- Experience within the medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
n
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS), GMP, ISO standards, or similar compliance frameworks.
n
- Experience supporting reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), predictive maintenance, or continuous improvement initiatives.
n
- Familiarity with PCs, computer hardware, electronics, and automated equipment systems.
n
- Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
n
- Disconnect/Reconnect Electrical License (desirable).
n
- Knowledge of condition-monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis, thermography, or related predictive maintenance practices
n

n

Key Competencies

n

n
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
n
- Reliability and asset performance improvement
n
- Compliance documentation and record management
n
- Quality and regulatory awareness
n
- Work Health and Safety (WHS) compliance
n
- Attention to detail
n
- Root cause analysis and problem-solving
n
- Teamwork and collaboration
n
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
n
- Continuous improvement mindset
n
- Adaptability and willingness to learn
n
- Effective communication skills
n

n

Success Measures

n

n
- Achievement of preventive maintenance completion targets
n
- Reduction in equipment downtime and breakdown events.
n
- Accurate and timely completion of maintenance and compliance documentation.
n
- Consistent adherence to quality and WHS requirements.
n
- Improved equipment reliability and asset performance.
n
- Positive contribution to team objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
n
- Successful adoption of new skills, technologies, and best practices.
n

📌 Reliability and Maintenance Technician (New South Wales)
🏢 Worklane
📍 New South Wales