Shift: Monday to Friday, 10:00pm - 6:00am
Who we are
Embark on an exciting opportunity with the Sorbent Paper Company, Australia's premier tissue suppliers since ****, as we spearhead innovation and sustainability in the global paper industry.
Through collaboration and resilience, we ensure the consistent delivery of Australia's favourite tissue products.
With long-standing relationships with retailers built on trust, we uphold a solid foundation of customer satisfaction.
When you join us, you become part of a team across Australia and a workplace where everyone is welcome, supported and valued.
We are always seeking talented people to join our team and help us grow.
Are you ready to make a difference?
Dual Trade Electrician / Fitter
Greystanes, NSW | Full-Time | Permanent Night Shift
Join Sorbent and Help Keep Australia's Leading Tissue Manufacturing Operations Running
We are seeking an experienced Dual Trade Electrician / Fitter to join our Maintenance team in Greystanes.
Working within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving high-speed tissue manufacturing, converting and packaging equipment to ensure maximum reliability, safety and operational performance.
This is a hands-on role suited to a trade-qualified qualified who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, responding to breakdowns, driving preventative maintenance activities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities
Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on tissue machines, unwinders, embossers, wrappers, packaging lines, palletiser robots and pallet stretch wrappers
Diagnose and repair electrical faults on motors, drives, PLCs,



sensors, and control panels
Carry out mechanical fitting tasks such as alignment of rolls, bearings, gearboxes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
Execute preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and optimise machine performance
Respond promptly to breakdowns and collaborate with production teams to restore operations quickly
Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies
Maintain accurate maintenance records in MEX (Maintenance Management System)
Update electrical drawings and schematics after any modifications, recording all changes accurately
Support continuous improvement projects, including automation upgrades and energy-efficiency initiatives
Identification of critical spare parts and ensuring to maintain a healthy spare level of parts
About you
Trade qualification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering/technology
Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (incl. PLCs, machinery)
Experience in tissue converting lines / paper manufacturing desirable but not limited to
FMCG production experience
Electrical Licence with Mechanical Fitting experience
Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic systems
Experience with CMMS (e.g., SAP, MEX)
Competent in interpreting technical drawings, OHS regulations, and equipment manuals
Hands-on maintenance and fault-finding experience with palletiser robots, including electrical, mechanical, sensor and automation-related faults
Hands-on maintenance and fault-finding experience with pallet stretch wrappers, including electrical, mechanical, sensor and control-system faults
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