Job Description
Industrial Automation Electrician ($125k) Afternoon shift
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If you're an Industrial Electrician who enjoys working on automation, PLCs (Siemens) and high-speed packaging machinery at a well known Australian site, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!
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You'll be joining a famous Australian food manufacturing group with a portfolio of well loved household brands and a strong reputation for innovation. They operate with the energy of a "start-up with scale" and continue to invest in people, plant and process improvement.
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About the role
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We are seeking an Industrial Electrician who has worked with PLCs (troubleshooting and online changes) to join a dynamic maintenance team on a Monday to Friday afternoon shift roster in Melbourne's south-east.
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This role is ideal for someone with:
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Strong PLC / automation troubleshooting capability
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Solid electrical fault-finding
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Experience in FMCG manufacturing, especially high-speed packaging equipment
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You'll be involved in breakdowns, preventative maintenance, reliability improvements, and supporting maintenance projects to keep production running safely and efficiently.
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Shift hours
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2:00pm-10pm, Monday to Friday
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Key responsibilities
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Electrical fault-finding and repairs across production and packaging equipment
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Troubleshooting PLCs and diagnosing faults in industrial control systems
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Programming / configuring drives, scanners and electronic control modules
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Preventative maintenance and equipment audits
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Mechanical maintenance on rollers, belts, VSDs
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Supporting root cause analysis to reduce downtime, waste, and repeat failures
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Identifying and contributing to equipment and process improvement opportunities
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Assisting with maintenance improvement projects and upgrades
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Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and workmanship
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What we're looking for
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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A-Grade Electrical Licence
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Experience as an Industrial Electrician in
Automation/controls.
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Strong experience in FMCG / food manufacturing environments (highly desirable)
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Hands-on exposure to high-speed packaging equipment (desirable)
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Robust electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
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A proactive mindset with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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$55/hour + 15% loading for afternoon shifts + Super + OT (plenty of overtime available).
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Salary equivalent: $125,000k + Super, OTE is $150,000 +
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Stable, full-time role with a respected Australian manufacturer
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Monday-Friday afternoon shift (great work/life balance)
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Opportunity to work with automation and packaging equipment in a growing business
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Join a site culture focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
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📌 Industrial Automation Electrician ($125K) Afternoon Shift (South Australia)
🏢 Aspire
📍 South Australia