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.
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.
Desired Skills:
Medical Media
Maintenance
Maintenance Technician
Junior Maintenance Technician