Maintenance Technician (Mechatronics)

The Maintenance Technician (Mechatronics) is responsible for the upkeep troubleshooting and repair of
mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic and automated/control systems used across SELAs production
workshop event structures kinetic sets staging automation and attraction-type installations. He/she works across preventive and reactive maintenance ensuring machinery tools and automated equipment remain safe reliable and available for fabrication and live show operations. This is a hands-on technical role combining mechanical electrical and PLC/controls knowledge suited to someone who can diagnose faults quickly and keep production and event equipment running with zero downtime during show-critical periods.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preventive & Reactive Maintenance
Maintenance Planning: Develop and follow preventive maintenance schedules for workshop machinery
(CNC routers saws welding equipment compressors) and event/show equipment (motion bases automation rigs motorized scenic elements).
Inspection & Servicing: Perform routine inspection lubrication cleaning calibration and adjustment of mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems to prevent breakdowns.
Fault Diagnosis & Repair: Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical assemblies motors gearboxes sensors actuators and control systems minimizing equipment downtime.
Emergency Response: Respond promptly to breakdown calls during fabrication load-in and live show windows prioritizing show-critical and safety-critical equipment.

2. Mechatronics & Controls
Automation Systems: Install test and maintain automated and motion-control systems (PLC-driven show
automation motorized rigging kinetic set pieces) used in event productions.
Electrical & Electronic Systems: Troubleshoot PLC I/O sensors VFDs (variable frequency drives) control panels and low-voltage wiring associated with automated equipment.
Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in staging lifts and motion equipment including hoses cylinders valves and pumps.
Testing & Commissioning: Support testing and commissioning of new equipment automated set pieces and machinery before workshop or on-site deployment.

3. Safety Compliance & Documentation
Safety Compliance: Follow lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) electrical safety and machine guarding procedures at all times; ensure equipment meets relevant safety standards before use.
Risk Awareness: Identify and report unsafe equipment conditions and support Risk Assessments/Method
Statements (RAMS) for automated or motorized installations.
Maintenance Records: Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activity repairs spare parts usage and equipment performance history for each machine and automated system.
Spares & Inventory: Monitor spare parts stock for critical machinery and automation components flagging reorder needs ahead of major productions.

4. Team & Cross-functional Support
Workshop Support: Work closely with the Installation Team Leader Electrical Team Leader and fabrication crew to keep tools and machinery production-ready.
Knowledge Sharing: Provide basic troubleshooting guidance and safe operating instruction to workshop and site staff using mechanized or automated equipment.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Skills
Education: Diploma or Bachelors degree in Mechatronics Engineering Electromechanical Engineering Automation or a related technical discipline.
Experience: 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in mechatronics industrial automation amusement/attraction ride maintenance theatrical/show automation or a similar workshop or production
environment.
Technical Skills: Working knowledge of PLCs (Siemens Allen-Bradley or equivalent) motor control systems VFDs hydraulics pneumatics and mechanical power transmission (gearboxes belts chains bearings).
Diagnostic Tools: Proficiency using multimeters diagnostic software and hand/power tools for mechanical and electrical fault-finding.
Safety Certifications: Relevant electrical/mechanical H&S certifications (e.g. IOSH NEBOSH or equivalent local certification) preferred.
Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving under time pressure methodical fault-finding approach and ability to work independently during show-critical window

Additional Information :

Typical Working Conditions
Environment: Must be able to work in a workshop environment which may include loud noise dust and heat with some on-site installation work.
Hours: May require working evenings weekends and holidays to meet event deadlines.
Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle tight deadlines and to work on site which may include lifting standing for long periods and working in varied conditions.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time