Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.
The Opportunity
In order to help Cochlear bring new products to market that help people with hearing loss, we are recruiting for 1 Maintenance & Calibration Technician to support our Sydney manufacturing operations.
This is a permanent, full-time role based either at Cochlear's global headquarters in Macquarie University or in Lane Cove, working rotating AM (6am-2pm) and PM (2pm-10pm) shifts.
To be successful in this role you'll be able to perform maintenance and calibration activities on manufacturing equipment in line with business quality systems and regulatory requirements.
You'll work collaboratively within the Maintenance and Calibration team and with cross-functional teams from across the business to ensure business requirements are met in an effective and timely manner.
**Responsibilities**:
- Ensure maximum availability and safety of manufacturing equipment and services
- Undertake scheduled maintenance and calibration of manufacturing equipment and services in accordance with Cochlear's Quality Management System (QMS)
- Take ownership in resolving unscheduled (breakdown) tasks relating to plant and equipment and address product yield related issues resulting from plant and equipment failures
- Collaborate and support other business needs by completing Cochlear Service Portal requests assigned to the Maintenance and Calibration (M&C) Department
- Delivery of day-to-day tasks within established procedures and processes under limited supervision.
- Provide technical information and advice to internal customers including Production and Engineering teams
Key Requirements
- Mechanical or Electronics Trade Qualification is highly desirable
- Possess proven abilities in the maintenance and calibration of specialised manufacturing equipment or test systems
- Strong planning and scheduling skills ensuring planned work orders are completed within regulatory timeframes.
- Display a systematic approach to resolving unscheduled events.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise technical information for documentation purposes.
- Proficient computer skills - Windows and Office suite
- Ability to work a rotating AM (6am-2pm) and PM (2pm-10pm) shifts
CochlearCareers
How we recognise your contribution
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.