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)
Robust 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 stable, consistent working environment with a regular crew.
$***** 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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