Site Electrician

We manufacture goods that you see, touch, and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce.

We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainability

Discover the Opportunity….

Opal Bag Solutions operates across Australia to provide tailored high performance paper bag and other paper-based packaging solutions. We have an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest packaging companies in Australia, as our Thomastown site is looking for an experienced electrician to come onboard and join the team on the afternoon shift (from 3pm until 11pm)

The key focus of this role will be to:

- Maintaining equipment condition and reliability so that company safety, production and quality targets can be achieved
- Provide technical support to the Maintenance and Production teams
- Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment to minimize downtime, incl. contribution to routine planned shutdowns
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and codes
- Assist with breakdowns and conducting troubleshooting analysis as required
- Excellent PLC knowledge and understanding to enable troubleshooting of equipment.
- Thorough knowledge and experience with powered drives, automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) and robotics
- Reading and understanding of Electrical schematics and drawings
- Experience working with Converting-type production lines in a FMCG environment (highly regarded)
- Solid knowledge and experience with industrial instrumentation and control systems

We can offer a varied career journey with experiential learning gained from cross-functional and lateral moves. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we look for curious individuals who thrive in an environment of change.

For this role we would like you to have:

- An Electrical A grade Licence (this is required)
- Experience working as an electrician in a FMCG manufacturing/ industrial environment
- Knowledge & experience in safe working practices and isolation processes
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Reliable and self-motivated individual with great work ethic
- Quick learner with a can-do attitude
- Ability to implement cost optimisation strategies within the spare parts management space
- A team player with effective communication (verbal & written) skills
- Computer Literacy – experience with Microsoft Office programs and other databases

Applications are open to both internal and external candidates. If this sounds like the opportunity for you apply now

12 August 2025Thomastown Victoria, AustraliaFull TimeTrades & ServicesElectricians

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