Design & Build Recruitment – Wetherill Park NSW
Location:
Wetherill Park, Sydney
Industry:
Advanced Manufacturing (Injection Moulding & Automation)
Employment Type:
Full-time, 24/7 manufacturing environment
About the Role
Our client, an established manufacturing operation based in Wetherill Park, is seeking an experienced
Industrial Automation Technologist/Technician
to join their team. This is a hands‐on, technically diverse role supporting PLC‐driven automation, industrial robotics, injection moulding machinery, and high‐speed production equipment across a 24/7 site.
You'll be a key technical point of contact for production issues relating to equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency — working closely with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to minimise downtime and maximise OEE. This role blends fault‐finding, preventative maintenance, die setting, process optimisation, and continuous improvement, with genuine exposure to automation upgrades and manufacturing improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Technical Maintenance
Troubleshoot and maintain industrial automation and production equipment across a 24/7 environment
Service, repair, and set up injection moulding machines, industrial robots, IML systems, and auxiliary equipment
Fault‐find and replace mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
Integrate industrial robots into material handling, inspection, and packaging applications, including safety interlock verification
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, equipment upgrades,



and calibrations
Complete major equipment overhauls and support complex machine, processing, and die‐setting issues
Production & Process Support
Act as a key technical contact for production issues affecting output, quality, reliability, and efficiency
Perform die, insert, and colour changes, including machine start‐ups and shutdowns
Set, adjust, and optimise robotics, machine software, and production process parameters
Troubleshoot production faults, including IML and high‐speed packaging equipment
Maintain target cycle times while ensuring finished products meet specification
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
Investigate recurring and new faults using structured root‐cause analysis; implement corrective and preventative actions
Analyse downtime, rejects, defects, and waste to identify improvement opportunities
Support automation design, programming, commissioning, and equipment upgrades
Maintain accurate records of downtime, rejects, NCRs, maintenance activities, and corrective actions
Quality & Compliance
Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure equipment and processes meet product, customer, and regulatory requirements




Ensure compliance with site quality systems, HACCP, and applicable food safety requirements
Verify recent or modified automation systems before production handover
Safety & Team Support
Work in line with WHS legislation, site safety procedures, and permit requirements
Identify, report, and rectify hazards and near misses
Coordinate with third‐party service technicians when required
Support training and technical upskilling of production and maintenance personnel
Communicate and elevate technical issues across shifts to maintain operational continuity
About You
Proven experience in industrial automation, robotics, and/or injection moulding within a manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fault‐finding skills
Experience with PLC‐driven systems and industrial robot integration
Die‐setting experience highly regarded
Comfortable working in a fast‐paced, 24/7 production environment
Strong root‐cause analysis and continuous improvement mindset
Food safety/HACCP exposure an advantage
Ability to train and support colleagues, and communicate effectively across shifts
Why Apply
Stable, full‐time opportunity with genuine exposure to modern automation technology
Hands‐on role combining automation, robotics, and process engineering — not a narrow, single‐skill position
Real input into equipment upgrades and manufacturing improvement projects
Work within an established, well‐resourced manufacturing operation
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📌 Automation Technician (Sydney)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Sydney