About the position
A well-established medical media production and testing company is seeking a Junior Maintenance Technician to join its manufacturing team. This role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of production and processing equipment used in the preparation, sterilisation, and dispensing of medical culture media.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Previous maintenance experience having worked within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment is preferred but not essential.
- Experience working with pumps, compressors, pneumatic systems, pressure vessels, or solenoid valves would be advantageous.
- The company is happy to employ a recent N6 graduate in either Mechanical or Electrical, Electromechanical, or Mechatronics, or a related qualification with no work experience for the role, as full training will be provided.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and maintenance manuals is advantageous.
- Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
- The successful candidate should be physically fit and able to work in a factory environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of production and processing equipment used in the preparation, sterilisation, and dispensing of medical culture media.
- Performing preventative and breakdown maintenance on factory machinery and equipment.
- Assisting with the maintenance and repair of pumps, compressors, and air-driven systems.
- Maintaining and servicing pressure vessels, including pressure cookers/autoclave-type equipment used in the cooking and sterilisation of media.
- Troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic systems and air-driven dispensing lines.
- Inspecting, maintaining, and replacing solenoid valves and associated control components.
- Monitoring equipment performance and identifying potential maintenance issues before breakdowns occur.
- Assisting with fault-finding on mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
- Ensuring all machinery operates safely and efficiently in accordance with company standards.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records and complete job cards.
Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.
Desired Skills:
- Medical Media
- Maintenance
- Maintenance Technician
- Junior Maintenance Technician
