Hands-On Process Technicians (Mechanical / Electrical) – Automated Packing Line
About the OpportunityOur client, an established food manufacturing business based in Ingleburn, is making significant investments in site automation and expanding production capabilities with a brand-new automated packing line.
To support this expansion, we are seeking three (3x) trade-qualified Process Technicians across Day, Afternoon, and Night shifts (one technician per shift).
In this role, you will take hands-on ownership of this high-speed line—running the equipment daily, performing routine servicing, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring continuous line efficiency while upholding high food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Hands-On Operation:Safely operate equipment via HMIs, manage product changeovers, respond to alarms, and monitor performance trends.
Fault Finding & Maintenance:Diagnose and fix mechanical and electrical issues across conveyors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, reject gates, and hot-melt glue systems.
(Major overhaul support provided by the wider maintenance team).
Asset Care:Drive basic daily preventive maintenance, including cleaning, inspection, and lubrication (CIL) across your designated line.
Quality & Food Safety:Handle X-ray/metal detector rejects according to strict CCP/HACCP protocols, conduct quality checks, and maintain accurate records.




What You Bring
Trade Qualification:Cert III Mechanical (Fitter) and/or Cert III Electrotechnology with a current NSW Electrical Licence.
(Dual-trade qualifications are highly regarded).
FMCG Experience:Proven track record troubleshooting automated packing machinery in food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environments.
Technical Skills:Secure isolation discipline, ability to read mechanical/electrical schematics, and hands-on familiarity with pneumatics, drives, conveyors, and sensors.
Compliance Mindset:Strong working knowledge of HACCP, CCP monitoring, and foreign-object control protocols.
Attitude & Flexibility:A proactive, "sleeves-up" approach to machine care, with the flexibility to work shifts and weekends as part of a 7-day operational roster (with notice).
What's On Offer
Multiple Shift Options:Permanent positions available acrossDay, Afternoon, and Night shifts.
Competitive Compensation:$48 - $52/hr + Super (negotiable based on trade experience) + generous shift loadings and weekend overtime opportunities.
Career Growth:Direct pathway into relief leadership and permanent Team Leader opportunities.
New Equipment:Full hands-on training provided on state-of-the-art automated packing machinery from day one.
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📌 Hands-On Process Technicians (Mechanical / Electrical) – Automated Packing Line (Sydney)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 Sydney