We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a highly regarded and well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Eastern Melbourne.
Only applicants residing in Australia will be considered for this position. Principal Duties: The mechanical maintenance technician leads the production facility to ensure our systems and equipment are reliably operating. The technician will work to resolve production breakdowns and support the maintenance system by conducting root cause analysis to ensure they do not reoccur. They also play a key role in capital projects through equipment installations to improve reliability and output of the plant.
The successful candidate will be hands-on, technically strong and comfortable working in a rapid-paced manufacturing environment where preventative and reactive maintenance are critical to maintaining production.
Reporting to the maintenance leadership team, you will be responsible for:
- Performing preventative and reactive maintenance across high-speed production equipment and machinery
- Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults
- Supporting production to minimise equipment downtime
- Conducting fault finding, troubleshooting and repairs
- Assisting with planned maintenance, shutdowns and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintaining equipment reliability and ensuring production standards are met
- Working closely with production, engineering and maintenance teams
- Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with site procedures
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Contributing to a strong safety, quality and continuous improvement culture
Experience and Competencies
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Fitter in Manufacturing
- Safety emphasis with strong focus on process JSEA, SWMS.
- Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical Trade or higher.
- Demonstratable understanding of or qualification in Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
- Cat A qualifications for electrical isolation and resets preferable or willing to complete.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a wider maintenance team
- A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and equipment reliability
- Familiarity with CMMS.
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality
- Develop a strong working relationship with all levels of employees and management, promoting a culture of engagement.
- Actively participate in all HSEQ initiatives, including but not limited to safety observations, risk assessments, incident investigation.
- Ensure all calibration and maintenance work is carried out to schedule to ensure compliance with local and federal rules and compliance.
- Ensure corrective actions are completed effectively and promptly to support the ongoing operational activities.
Reporting and Financial Management
- Spare parts management reporting and cycle count of maintenance parts.
- Conducting downtime reports and root causes against targets.
- Identify and drive identified efficiencies initiatives to realise improvements in downtime in conjunction with the Operations Manager and Team Leader
- Ensure shutdown works are on budget.
What's On Offer
- $105,000 + Loading & Super
- Full-time permanent position
- Melbourne East location
- Work within a high-speed, technically advanced manufacturing pharmaceutical environment
- Strong focus on training, development and continuous improvement
- Long-term career opportunity
If you’re reliable, team-oriented, and ready to make a difference, APPLY NOW to be considered.