Production Assembler - Hand & Power Tool Experience
About the Opportunity
Our client is an established
electrical, automation and industrial services company
based in Melbourne South, delivering automation and control solutions to a range of industrial manufacturing businesses across Melbourne.
Working with
local, national and global FMCG brands
, the company delivers PLC upgrades, automation projects, control panel builds, systems integration and ongoing technical support across a variety of manufacturing environments.
Due to continued growth and project requirements, they are seeking an experienced
Automation Engineer
to join their team on a
full time permanent basis
.
About the Role
This is a hands-on position working across a variety of client sites, primarily throughout
Melbourne's South-East
, with occasional travel to the
North-West
.
You will be involved in the design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting and ongoing support of industrial automation and control systems.
The successful candidate will enjoy working in a client-facing environment and be comfortable troubleshooting and delivering practical automation solutions within manufacturing facilities.
Key Responsibilities
PLC programming, upgrades and modifications
HMI programming and configuration
Automation and control system design
PLC upgrades and automation improvement projects
Control panel design and development
Electrical design using AutoCAD or similar software
Industrial network configuration and troubleshooting
Systems integration and commissioning
Fault finding and troubleshooting of automation systems
Providing technical support at client sites
Working closely with clients, engineers, electricians and production teams
Preparing technical documentation and project information
Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with safety, quality and client requirements
About You




We are looking for an experienced
Automation Engineer
with a strong background in industrial automation and control systems.
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience in
PLC programming
Strong experience with
Allen-Bradley, Siemens and/or Omron PLCs
Proficient in
HMI programming
Proven experience in automation and control system design
Experience with
industrial networks and systems integration
Experience working within a
systems integrator, OEM or end-user environment
Proficient in
AutoCAD or similar electrical design software
Robust fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong commitment to
safety, quality and teamwork
Current or willingness to obtain a
Police Check
Desirable
FMCG experience
highly advantageous
Manufacturing automation experience will also be considered
Ignition SCADA
experience
A-Grade Electrical Licence
Control panel design experience
Experience with automation commissioning
Why Apply?
Full-time permanent position
Monday to Friday
7:00am - 3:30pm
Work with a variety of established
FMCG and manufacturing businesses
Exposure to
local, national and global brands
Variety of automation and control projects
Client sites primarily located across Melbourne's South-East
Occasional projects in Melbourne's North-West
Opportunity to work across
PLC, HMI, SCADA, electrical design and systems integration
Join an established and growing industrial services business
Visa & Location Requirements
No employer sponsorship is available for this position.
Applicants must currently be
based in Australia or Current Zealand
and have
full working rights in Australia
.
Only candidates who meet these requirements will be considered for interview.
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📌 Production Assembler - Hand & Power Tool Experience (Melbourne)
🏢 Elite Staffing Solutions
📍 Melbourne