Packaging Line Maintenance Technician

Oz Group Co-Op Ltd; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oz Group Co-Op Ltd in Coffs Harbour, NSW, seeks a Packaging Line Technician – Maintenance to join our maintenance team. You will maintain packaging production lines to ensure peak efficiency and reliability, minimising downtime and supporting consistent, high‑quality output.

Key responsibilities include preventative maintenance, rapid fault diagnosis and repair, daily checks, installation support, and collaboration with production planning.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent experience in mechanical maintenance, mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in packaging line maintenance or similar production equipment maintenance environments.
• Reading technical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Competency with hand tools, power tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in manufacturing environments.
• Problem solving and the ability to work under pressure during failures.
• Strong communication and collaboration with production and planning teams.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems advantageous.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on packaging line equipment, including inspections, lubrication, adjustments and replacements of worn components.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and faults, diagnosing issues and implementing repairs to restore production.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and log maintenance activities per procedures and safety protocols.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new packaging equipment and machinery.
• Collaborate with production staff to identify potential equipment issues before failures occur.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, parts, and repair hours.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, including PPE usage and safe practices.
• Support scheduling and coordination of planned maintenance with production planning teams.

Education

Trade qualification or equivalent experience in mechanical maintenance, mechanical engineering or a related discipline

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Schematics & manuals

Job description

Oz Group Co-Op Ltd in Coffs Harbour, NSW, seeks a Packaging Line Technician – Maintenance to join our maintenance team. You will maintain packaging production lines to ensure peak efficiency and reliability, minimising downtime and supporting consistent, high‑quality output.

Key responsibilities include preventative maintenance, rapid fault diagnosis and repair, daily checks, installation support, and collaboration with production planning.