The Role
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Automation Technician to support PLC‐driven automation, robotics and injection moulding machinery in a high‐volume manufacturing environment.
This hands‐on role focuses on fault finding, preventative maintenance, die setting and continuous improvement to maximise OEE, safety and product quality.
You will work closely with production, maintenance and quality teams to minimise downtime and support reliable 24/7 operations.
This is a full‐time Sydney‐based role offering exposure to modern automation technology, stable employment and opportunities to contribute to system improvements and upgrades.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Technical Maintenance
Integrate industrial robots into handling, inspection and packaging duty and verify the safety interlocks before anything runs
Run root cause analysis on recurring and recent faults, troubleshoot and maintain industrial automation equipment in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
Service, repair and set upinjection moulding machines, robotics, IML systems and auxiliaries
Fault‐find and replacemechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components
Performpreventative and predictive maintenance, upgrades and calibrations
Complete major overhauls and support complexprocessing and die‐setting issues
Install, modify and repair machinery with or without technical schematics
Production & Die Setting
Perform die changes, insert and colour changes, machine start‐ups and shutdowns
Set, adjust and optimiserobotics, machine software and process parameters
Troubleshoot production faults, including IML and high‐speed packaging issues; optimise control systems and delivering automation improvements




Maintain cycle times and ensure products meetquality and specification standards
Support production operators to ensuresafe and efficient machine operation
Continuous Improvement
Develop and implement automation improvements and new processes
Support continuous improvement throughautomation design, build, programming and optimisation
Analyse root causes ofdowntime, defects and waste and implement corrective actions
Maintain accurate records ofdowntime, rejects, NCRs and maintenance activity
Recommend improvements toequipment performance, productivity and product quality
Quality & Compliance
Work closely with QA to ensure equipment meets product, regulatory and customer requirements
Ensure compliance withsite quality systems, HACCP and food safety standards
Verify new or modified automation systems prior toproduction handover
Safety & Housekeeping
Carry out all work in line with WHS legislation, site procedures and permits
Identify, report and rectifyhazards and near misses
Maintain clean, safe and organised work areas and equipment
Communication & Team Support
Communicate and elevate technical issues across shifts to ensure operational continuity
Supervise and supportthird‐party service technicians as required
Assist withtraining and upskilling of production and maintenance teams
Participate intoolbox talks, shift handovers and CI forums
About You
A bachelor's degree in mechatronic engineering
Minimum of 3 - 4 years hands‐on industrial automation experience in a production or manufacturing environment
PLC development with genuine fluency in structured text and ladder logic
Experience in robot integration in handling, inspection or packaging duty
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📌 Industrial Automation Technician (New South Wales)
🏢 Ayva Packaging Group
📍 New South Wales