Maintenance Electrician - Food Manufacturing

Blaze Staffing Solutions is proud to partner with a well-established global food manufacturing business operating a major production facility in Clayton, Melbourne. The site runs 24/5 automated production and packaging lines, supplying products to consumers across Australia and internationally. The maintenance team is experienced, well-resourced, and supported by a structured CMMS environment.

About the role Join the permanent night shift maintenance team (10:00 pm – 6:30 am) as the site's dedicated Maintenance Electrician. Maintain and repair automated production and packaging equipment, working closely with the Production team to minimise downtime and support site reliability. This is a hands‑on, autonomous role suited to an experienced industrial electrician who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Duties

- Conduct electrical breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance across production equipment
- Fault‑find and repair automation systems including PLCs, VSDs, motors, sensors and control systems
- Complete scheduled PM tasks and work orders via Upkeep CMMS
- Interpret technical drawings, manuals and electrical documentation
- Collaborate with Production to minimise downtime and support site reliability

Skills & experience





- Current Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence (essential)
- Full‑time work rights in Australia (essential)
- Strong industrial or manufacturing maintenance background
- Proven experience with PLCs, VSDs, LOTO and automated production equipment
- EWP, forklift licence and working at heights experience highly regarded

Culture

People enjoy working in this team because the work is technically challenging and genuinely matters — every shift keeps production running for a globally recognised food brand. The maintenance team is experienced and collaborative, with an established structure that supports both autonomy and teamwork. Night shift offers a secure, consistent working environment with a regular crew.

- $79.49 per hour + superannuation
- Overtime available — increase your weekly earnings
- Permanent opportunity — long‑term job security with a global employer
- Night shift penalty rates apply
- Exposure to advanced automation, PLC and VSD systems
- Structured CMMS environment (Upkeep) — develop your maintenance systems skills
- Supportive, experienced maintenance team on‑site
- Pre‑employment health assessment provided as part of onboarding
- Clayton location — accessible via Monash Freeway and public transport

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📌 Maintenance Electrician - Food Manufacturing (Monash)
🏢 Blaze Staffing
📍 Monash