Job Description
Maintenance Electrician Mygration Pty Ltd Somerville, Victoria, AU
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Location: Sommerville, VIC, **** Full-Time: Immediate start Job Title: Maintenance Electrician Salary range: $79,500 - $87,000 Job Closure date: 30 days
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About our client Our client is a prominent leader in the FMCG sector, operating advanced food processing and agricultural facilities on the Mornington Peninsula. Their state-of-the-art operations encompass sophisticated production machinery, automated packaging systems, and precision-controlled environment agriculture. With a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence, they maintain cutting-edge facilities that require expert technical maintenance to support continuous production of premium fresh food products. They are seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join their dynamic technical team.
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About the Role
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On behalf of our client, we are seeking an energetic and highly experienced Maintenance Electrician to join their technical services team. This role requires a multi-skilled professional who can provide comprehensive electrical and mechanical support across their advanced processing facilities. The ideal candidate will possess solid fault-finding abilities and a practical, hands-on approach to maintaining and improving sophisticated production equipment in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
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Key Duties & Responsibilities
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Electrical Maintenance & Technical Support
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Provide expert breakdown, preventative, and reactive maintenance to sophisticated production and packaging machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal equipment performance.
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Conduct thorough diagnosis and repair of complex machinery and plant equipment,



implementing timely solutions to maintain continuous production operations.
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Execute planned maintenance routines and condition monitoring activities to achieve and improve plant uptime targets, supporting production output objectives.
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Assist with the professional installation and strategic relocation of processing equipment and machinery, ensuring compliance with electrical standards and safety regulations.
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Fabrication & Mechanical Engineering
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Perform precision fabrication work including chute construction, sensor bracket fabrication, and safety guard manufacturing to support equipment modifications and improvements.
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Demonstrate expertise in working with stainless steel and execute high-quality TIG welding for equipment repairs, modifications, and custom fabrications.
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Fit and assemble metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate, repair, and maintain production machines and specialised processing equipment.
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Apply comprehensive technical skills across multiple engineering disciplines including pneumatics, hydraulics, and conveyor systems to support diverse maintenance requirements.
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Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
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Investigate complex technical problems systematically, determining root causes and implementing effective, sustainable corrections to prevent recurrence.
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Develop and implement improved maintenance strategies and preventative maintenance routines to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
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Support production teams in achieving output targets through proactive equipment monitoring, rapid response to breakdowns, and strategic technical improvements.
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Manage plant shutdown activities, coordinating maintenance tasks and upgrades to maximise equipment availability and operational efficiency.
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Essential Qualifications & Experience
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Currently A-Grade Electrical Licence is essential.
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Appropriate Engineering/Trade Qualification with proven post-trade experience in a similar industrial maintenance role.
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Demonstrated experience with plant shutdowns, breakdown management, and maintenance within a continuously operating manufacturing or FMCG facility.
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Qualifications and practical experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and welding (TIG and Arc).
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Essential Skills & Attributes
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Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure.
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Comprehensive knowledge of various maintenance methodologies and root cause analysis techniques.
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Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team while demonstrating strong autonomous working capabilities.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organisation.
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Hands-on commitment with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
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Technical versatility across multiple engineering competencies including fabrication, welding, and mechanical systems.
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📌 Maintenance Electrician (Victoria)
🏢 Mygration
📍 Victoria