Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical)

Company: PROFOUND - PEOPLE IN TECHNOLOGY Location: Sydney NSW Salary: AUD 100,000 - 125,000 per annum Work Type: Permanent, Full-time, Onsite

A leading manufacturer in a dynamic production setting seeks a Maintenance Engineer with mechanical and electrical expertise to join their Sydney-based team.

Key Attributes:

• At least 3 years of experience in a comparable Maintenance Engineering, Fitting, or Technician role.
• Demonstrated qualifications and experience in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous engagement within manufacturing, production, FMCG, or industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in fault-finding and diagnostics for mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience executing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Familiarity with motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, and control systems.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery would be advantageous.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• A proactive stance on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively within a maintenance team.
• Effective communication skills and a strong dedication to health and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting planned preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and site machinery.
• Promptly addressing equipment breakdowns to reduce production downtime.
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults.
• Maintaining conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Assisting with the installation, commissioning, and enhancement of new machinery.
• Contributing to continuous improvement efforts to boost equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Completing maintenance records and ensuring documentation accuracy.
• Collaborating with production teams to optimise plant performance.
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures during work execution.
• Participating in an on-call or shift rota as may be required.

Interested candidates should submit an up-to-date CV.