Technical Manager/ Field Service Technician...

Our client is a leading Australian manufacturing organisation supporting the circular economy through sustainable packaging, recycling and remanufacturing operations.
Its specialist technology division delivers automation, coding and machinery solutions across manufacturing environments, including vision systems, conveyors, sensors, controllers and industrial automation components.

About the role

The Field Service Technician will play a key role in delivering installation, commissioning, maintenance and technical support services across customer sites.

This is a hands-on position focused on equipment reliability, customer support and fault-finding across electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems. You will work closely with the Service Team, Technical Manager and Project Manager to coordinate service activity and escalated complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

- Install, commission, service and troubleshoot machinery and automation systems
- Complete electrical service tasks, including low-voltage 24VDC wiring
- Undertake scheduled maintenance and breakdown servicing across customer sites
- Diagnose faults across electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems
- Work with coders, vision systems, conveyors, sensors, controllers and automation components
- Provide customers with technical support, equipment training and practical advice
- Prepare accurate service reports and maintain documentation in line with OHSE requirements
- Coordinate scheduling and technical escalations with internal service and project teams
- Assist with equipment preparation and pre-delivery setup in the workshop
- Support occasional fabrication,



equipment installation and alignment activities

What’s in it for you?

- Permanent opportunity with a well-established Australian organisation
- Diverse, hands-on work across customer sites and manufacturing environments
- Exposure to a broad range of machinery and automation technologies
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted health insurance and exclusive banking offers
- Purchased annual leave options
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave and keep-in-touch days
- Discounts across selected health and wellbeing products

Requirements

- Electrical Trade Licence, either A-Grade or Restricted; or
- Recognised qualification in Mechatronics, including Certificate IV, Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
- Experience within machinery, automation, packaging, manufacturing or industrial field service
- Solid electrical, mechanical and pneumatic fault-finding abilities
- Experience with sensors, encoders, controllers, VFDs and industrial low-voltage systems
- Understanding of PLC or mini-PLC wiring
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Professional approach when working independently at customer sites
- Full Australian working rights
- Coding or marking equipment
- Vision systems
- Robotics or industrial automation
- Machinery installation and alignment
- Basic fabrication and mechanical work

Candidates must currently reside in Australia and hold full working rights. The successful applicant will be required to meet the client’s employment screening criteria, including a criminal history check.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Technical Manager/ Field Service Technician... (Queensland)
🏢 Talent International
📍 Queensland