ROLE – Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical)  

SALARY - $100,000 - $125,000 per annum, dependent on experience  

TYPE – Permanent  

LOCATION – Southwest Sydney, NSW  

My client is a leading manufacturer operating within a fast-paced production environment. They are looking for a Maintenance Engineer with both mechanical and electrical skills to join their team in the Sydney area on a permanent basis. 

The Maintenance Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar Maintenance Engineering, Fitting or Technician position
• Qualifications and experience across both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing, production, FMCG or industrial environment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical and electrical equipment
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs
• Knowledge of motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics and control systems
• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery would be advantageous
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Able to work independently as well as part of a maintenance team
• Good communication skills and a strong commitment to health and safety

The Maintenance Engineer role will involve:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across manufacturing equipment and site machinery
• Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime
• Diagnosing and repairing both mechanical and electrical faults
• Maintaining conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Assisting with the installation, commissioning and improvement of new machinery and equipment
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency
• Completing maintenance records and ensuring accurate documentation is maintained
• Working closely with production teams to maximise plant performance
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures
• Participating in an on-call or shift rota where required
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