Industrial Automation Technician

• Maryborough West QLD - Full-Time, Permanent
• Assist in improving plant reliability and performance
• Bring your extensive knowledge of PLC programming and Allen Bradley

About us

Hyne Group is a collective of industry-leading businesses operating across Australia and New Zealand, with a history spanning over 140 years. From its beginnings as a sawmill on the Mary River, Hyne Group has grown into a pioneer of sustainable timber product manufacturing. The Hyne Group is supported by its partnership with global timber processors, James Jones & Sons, bringing together a combined 320 years of family-owned sawmilling heritage.

The Group, which includes Hyne Timber, XLam, Rocky Point, and Hyne Pallets, serves key sectors such as construction, garden care, horticulture and logistics. Through innovative processes and sustainable practices, the Hyne Group transforms each log into high-quality products that meet the diverse needs of our customers. This holistic approach reflects a dedication to environmental stewardship and industry-leading innovation, ensuring that every centimetre of each log turns into an opportunity for excellence.

Your Next Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting both maintenance and operational teams by identifying, managing, and improving electrical and production automation processes. You will bring your technical expertise and collaborative mindset to help lift equipment effectiveness and operational outcomes across the site.

• All our people go home in the same condition they came to work; safety before production.
• Proactively manage and maintain automation systems across the area.
• Collaborate closely with operations teams to support electrical safety, effective flow control, and production optimisation.
• Recommend and implement electrical and mechanical improvements by partnering with internal and external stakeholders on various site projects.
• Act as a mentor to others in the electrical team, sharing your knowledge and helping build capability to resolve complex electrical issues.
• Carry out tasks in line with defined standards and in compliance with all relevant quality, environmental, legislative and regulatory requirements.

Shifts:

You will rotate between the following shifts:

- Week 1 - Monday - Thursday - 10:00am - 6:00pm

- Week 2 - Monday - Thursday - 10:00am - 6:00pm and Friday - 5:00am - 1:30pm

Maryborough

You will be based at our Glulam plant in Maryborough West, located in the beautiful Fraser Coast region. This coastal town offers affordable living and is proudly home to Queensland's greatest icons including K'Gari.

About you

• Electrical trade qualification.
• Experience with PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Skilled in Allen Bradley/PILZ PLC programming, fault-finding, and AC drives.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics experience (advantageous).
• First aid certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Good computer skills, ideally with Pronto or similar CMMS.
• Experience in technical service, planning, and stakeholder engagement, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and problem-solving frameworks (desirable).

Why Hyne Timber?

As a Hyne Timber employee you will enjoy benefits such as:

• Career Development
• Rewarding work
• People-focused Leadership
• Wellbeing programs - employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed.
• Above award wages.
• Dollar matching to support your fundraising

To apply: Submit your resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for this role on our website at

Questions: If you would like to discuss the position further feel free to contact us on