The Maintenance and Calibration Technician is responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing equipment and production facilities are kept in compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements and are maintained in a safe and operational state.

This includes but is not limited to: Cleanrooms, Sterilisation Areas, Production Rooms, Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS), Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Distribution Systems, Heating-Ventilation-Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC), Compressed Air Systems, Fire Suppression Systems and Medical Gases.

At outstanding opportunity is on offer and includes:

• Initially you will commence on a temporary basis with the view to go permanent
• Day rate shifts $60 per hour plus penalties and shift allowances
• Day and afternoon shifts available for the right candidates
• Easily accessible via public transport to the doorstep!
• Ensure maximum availability and safety of manufacturing equipment and services

• Undertake scheduled maintenance and calibration of manufacturing equipment and services in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Take ownership in resolving unscheduled (breakdown) tasks relating to plant and equipment and address product yield related issues resulting from plant and equipment failures
• Collaborate and support other business needs by completing Service Portal requests assigned to the Maintenance and Calibration (M&C) Department
• Coordinate and supervise the execution of minor and medium level Project Work Plans under the guidance of the Production Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor
• Provide technical information and advice to internal customers including Production and Engineering teams

Accountabilities:

Accountability 1: Technical

• Plan and execute maintenance & calibration activities to schedule and in accordance with the Maintenance and Calibration Procedure
• Ensure manufacturing equipment and production facilities are maintained in compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements
• Resolve manufacturing equipment and production facilities issues in a timely and cross-functional manner
• Ensure manufacturing equipment and production facility issues are communicated in accordance with the Maintenance and Calibration Escalation Procedure
• Undertake technical training, both internal and external, as per requirements
• Liaise with internal customers and external contractors to ensure timely performance of duties

Accountability 2: Documentation

• Awareness of the requirement for Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) and the ability to recognise when an NCR is required
• Complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner, accurately and completely in accordance with the QMS (Quality Management System)
• Actively review Tool Record instructions when undertaking Maintenance and Calibration tasks
• Review Tool Records and other Maintenance and Calibration documentation as required to ensure continuous improvement opportunities are always pursued

Accountability 3: WHS Responsibilities

• Work safely by having a pro-active safety attitude in all actions performed by applying awareness, sound risk assessment practices and the use of Isolation and Tag Out Procedures
• Perform all work duties in a manner that ensures the health and safety of all employees
• Immediately reporting all incidents, accidents, hazards or unsafe work conditions to management
• Participation in incident investigations as required
• Assist in corrective actions following Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) audits
• Ensure all works performed by external contractors are in accordance with the Contractor and Works Management Procedure
• Undertake safety related training, both internal and external, as per legislative requirements
• Understand the company’s emergency response and evacuation procedures

Accountability 4: Departmental Responsibilities

• Production and product development operations
• Safety, ergonomic, and environmental initiatives
• In-house and contract facility maintenance organisations

• Assist the Maintenance and Calibration Department in meeting business expectations by continually achieving against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Actively manage M&C spare parts & consumables
• Assist with procurement of materials / spare parts and equipment in accordance with Procurement Policy
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Provide advice on technical issues both within and beyond the Maintenance and Calibration Department including:
• Act as a mentor to other M&C Technicians and Production Team Members
• Participate in shift work, overtime, on-call and call-back arrangements as required and as per the M&C Payroll Procedure

Team Role (Individual Contributor):

Follow relevant quality procedures in order to deliver quality products and services; and identify and support the implementation of continuous improvement. Undertake additional quality responsibilities (e.g. audit) when appropriately trained to undertake these tasks

Contribute ideas on systems and process methods to improve deliverables

Work safely, complying with all safety procedures, rules and instructions; and reporting workplace hazards, incidents or injuries to manager

Be motivated, proactive and self-guided in problem solving and conscious of the importance of achieving expedient outcomes

Key Incumbent Requirements:

Minimum:

Certificate of Competency / Proficiency issued by a registered and accredited AS/NZ training organisation

Possess proven abilities in the maintenance and calibration of specialised manufacturing equipment and test systems

Experience working in a Planned Maintenance environment

Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise technical information

Ideal:

Previous experience in a similar role

Recognised trade qualified (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical/Fitting, Tool Making)

Post trade qualifications to a higher Engineering level (Advanced Certificate, Diploma of Engineering)

Cross trade qualifications (Dual Trade Qualified, Restricted Electrical License, Fluid Power)

Restricted Electrical License (experience of manufacturing electrics)

Read and understand schematic drawings for electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic circuits

Experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

Experience with using Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Experience working within a Quality Management System

Exposure to TPM and RCM or similar methodologies

Experience managing external suppliers and contractors

Experience mentoring team members

To apply for these amazing opportunities, please click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the prompts or call Tony on 07 34565607.

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