Maintenance Fitter

1100 Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned workshop

Uniform and tools provided

Annual wellness allowance

Recognition programs

Onsite canteen with subsidised food

Health insurance and other vendor bene

Product loyalty program

Free annual flu vaccination

Paid volunteer leave

Paid parental leave

Career and development planning

Retirement savings plans

Annual leave loading and bereavement

Job summary

Viatris maintenance and reliability team at the Carole Park pharmaceutical site is seeking qualified technicians to optimise equipment performance. You will diagnose mechanical issues, perform preventative maintenance, and collaborate with engineers and production to minimise downtime.

Responsibilities include fault finding, maintaining accurate records, and strict adherence to SOPs, GMP and safety guidelines. Join a safety‑driven, inclusive environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanical maintenance or equivalent.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical issues quickly with precision.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals.
• Strong collaboration with maintenance, engineering and production teams.
• Committed to safety protocols and hazard-free work environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance duties on plant and equipment to optimise operational efficiency.
• Breakdown fault finding and repairs across the site.
• Provide preventative maintenance across all areas.
• Contribute to Continuous Process Improvement teams decisions.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records are completed.
• Follow SOPs, GMP and health and safety requirements.
• Champion safety on site and propose engineering solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Technical drawings

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Trade certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

Job description

Alphapharm Pty. Ltd. Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases. We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making. Are you ready for your next career move? Join the Maintenance and Reliability team at our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Carole Park, where we have several exciting opportunities waiting for you! Be part of the new and exciting strategy for the Maintenance and Reliability department.

• Air-conditioned workshop!
• Uniform and tools provided.

Main Duties

• In line with your trade qualifications, you will undertake maintenance duties on plant and equipment to optimise operational efficiency of the site.
• Undertake plant and equipment breakdown fault finding and repairs in all areas of the site.
• Provide preventative maintenance to all areas of the site.
• Contribute to the decision-making process for all Continuous Process Improvement teams.
• Ensure that accurate Maintenance records are completed for activities.
• Follow and apply company policies and objectives, SOPs, GMP and health and safety requirements whilst completing duties.
• Champion safety across the site, identify hazards and provide engineering solutions where required.

About You

• Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues quickly and efficiently. Precision in work to ensure machinery is maintained to the highest standards.
• Ability to spot small issues before they turn into larger problems.
• Strong collaboration with other maintenance staff, engineers, and production teams.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks with minimal disruption to production.
• A commitment to adhering to safety protocols and ensuring the work environment is hazard-free.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and manuals.
• A proactive approach to maintaining equipment before issues arise to avoid costly downtime.

Viatris Benefits

• Employee rewards and discount platform
• Annual wellness allowance
• Recognition programs
• State of the art canteen onsite with a variety of subsidised food options
• Benefits for health and financial wellness
• Corporate deals with vendors including superannuation fund, health insurance and others
• Viatris Product loyalty program
• Free annual flu vaccination
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave per annum
• Additional paid parental leave
• Career and development planning for continuous growth and learning
• Retirement savings plans
• Annual leave loading, as well as paid additional bereavement leave

Culture

Viatris strives to create a positive, productive work environment where integrity, dignity and mutual respect for all is ingrained each and every one of us. Together, we are building a highly inclusive organization where employees are welcome to bring their best, authentic selves to work every day. Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive community where employees feel they belong and can use their unique experiences, perspectives and skills to make a difference in the lives of others. At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Viatris is a global healthcare company formed in 2020 through the combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a legacy division of Pfizer. By integrating the strengths of these two companies, including our global workforce, we aim to deliver increased access to affordable, quality medicines for patients worldwide, regardless of geography or circumstance. We believe in healthcare as it should be – empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. Because of our unwavering belief that better access leads to better health, we leverage our best-in‑class manufacturing and scientific expertise and proven commercial capabilities to bring quality medicines to patients when and where they need them.