Reliability and Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Reliability and Maintenance Technician ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems in a highly regulated medical industry environment. The role combines hands‑on maintenance expertise with proactive reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement focus, supporting operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic equipment issues.
• Conduct equipment inspections and condition monitoring to identify potential failures before they impact production.
• Support reliability initiatives through root‑cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
• Complete maintenance work orders and maintain detailed maintenance and compliance documentation in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with quality systems, standard operating procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, upgrades, and validation activities as required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and recommend solutions to enhance uptime, safety, and efficiency.
• Adhere to all WHS policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities as required.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and provide timely troubleshooting and resolution.

Required Qualifications & Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Key Competencies

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

Success Measures

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

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