Maintenance Technician

About Us

At Orana, we create meaningful employment opportunities and support people with disability to achieve their goals through inclusive workplaces and business services.

Our metropolitan  packaging sites deliver a range of commercial operations while creating opportunities for people of all abilities to develop skills, contribute and succeed. We are committed to safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on and solutions-focused Maintenance Technician to join our Packaging team.

Working closely with Production and Operations Managers, you will play a critical role in maintaining equipment and production systems across multiple sites. You will help drive continuous improvement initiatives, reduce downtime, improve efficiency and support production teams to achieve operational goals.

This is a varied role that combines technical maintenance expertise with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with their hands and leading teams when required.

What You'll Do

Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, implement and maintain preventative maintenance schedules across multiple sites

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance issues to minimise operational disruption

• Identify hazards, risks and opportunities for improvement

• Assist with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles

• Manufacture or fabricate tooling, fixtures and equipment to support operational improvements

• Develop and maintain lock-out/tag-out procedures

• Establish and maintain critical spare parts inventories

• Provide technical support and advice to managers and supervisors

• Assist with site layouts, warehouse improvements and production line setups

• Support logistics and warehousing process improvements

Production Supervision

• Provide direct supervision and leadership to production teams when required

• Support daily production activities to ensure safety, quality and productivity targets are achieved

• Allocate work effectively and support team performance

• Foster a positive, collaborative and safety-focused workplace culture

• Support staff development through coaching, guidance and leadership

Safety & Quality

• Promote a strong workplace health and safety culture

• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with organisational policies and legislative requirements

• Participate in incident reporting, risk management and continuous improvement activities

• Monitor operational performance and contribute to quality improvement initiatives including input on ISO and HACCAP activities

About You

You are a practical and proactive maintenance technician who enjoys finding solutions, improving systems and supporting teams to succeed.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a maintenance, production, manufacturing or industrial environment

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Experience coordinating preventative maintenance programs

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and 5S

• The ability to prioritise competing demands and manage multiple projects

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• A commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence

• Experience supervising or leading teams will be highly regarded

What You'll Bring (Clearances & Training)

To be successful in this role, you will have or be willing to obtain:

• Significant experience in a similar maintenance or production environment

• Trade qualification relevant to the role (desirable), such as:

- Welder/Fabricator

- Mechanical Fitter

- Or a similar trade qualification

• Current First Aid Certificate

• Current NDIS Worker Check

• National Police Check

• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module

• Current Australian Driver's Licence

• Willingness to travel to regional sites as required

• Ability to participate in occasional out-of-hours work when necessary

Why Join Orana?

At Orana, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact while working within a supportive and values-driven organisation.

You'll enjoy:

• A diverse and hands-on role with plenty of variety

• Opportunities to drive continuous improvement initiatives

• The chance to work across multiple sites and projects

• A collaborative and supportive team environment

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• The satisfaction of contributing to meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability