Maintenance Automation Electrician

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia GPS Electrical services Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

About Us

We are a leading supplier of industrial electrical projects around Australia - and we are growing  Whether electrical maintenance, industrial automation and control, electrical installations or project management - we pride ourselves on exceptional client service through delivery of intelligent project solutions to specification, on time and within budget.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Automation Maintenance Electrician to join the team to deliver exceptional industrial machine and motor control maintenance to one of our valued food manufacturing clients located in Epping.

This is a Afternoon Shift position 8 Hours  5 days a week 2 pm to 10 pm .

Weekend overtime available

Bring your Food Plant experience, along with an excellent knowledge of PLC's, Drives , Vertical baggers , Flow wrappers and the ability to read and understand Electrical Drawings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out break down repairs through fault find diagnostic methodologies including electrical repairs on high speed packaging machines.
  • Conducting/carrying out preventative maintenance programs on all machinery/equipment.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects across the facility.
  • Installation, assembly and modification of equipment.
  • Ensure maintenance records are up to date.
  • PLC, safety systems and instrumentation.
  • Drive and deliver on improvements in machine efficiency, utilization and safety.
  • General maintenance to improve factory performance.

About You

The successful applicant will have the following to be considered for the role:

  • 5+ years experience as A Grade electrician.
  • 2+ years food manufacturing environment experience.
  • Demonstrable diagnostic and fault finding skills.
  • Packing Machinery experience
  • Variable speed drive experience.
  • Proactive approach to OHS.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and customers delivering exception client service.
  • Bring an engaged, motivated and professional attitude.
  • Thrive in autonomous environment.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure with excellent time management ability.

Benefits and perks

  • genuinely … a great team that takes care of its own
  • a business invested in your growth and development
  • uniform supplied

Please note that you must have full Australian work rights and current drivers license to be considered for this position.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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