At a Glance
- Tasks: Troubleshoot and maintain automated production equipment in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a leading food manufacturing business with a strong focus on automation.
- Benefits: Earn $50–$55 per hour plus super, with rotating shifts and permanent opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth potential in a supportive and collaborative workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in a $40 million automated facility.
- Qualifications: Qualified Electrician with experience in PLC fault-finding and industrial maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 55 - 55 $ per hour.
A large, established food manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician to join its engineering and maintenance team in Wodonga. This is a substantial manufacturing operation employing approximately 400 people, with significant recent investment in plant and automation, including approximately $40 million invested in a new automated warehouse.
The role will suit a hands-on industrial electrician with strong electrical and PLC fault-finding skills who is comfortable working across automated production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Role
- Electrical fault finding and breakdown response
- Planned and preventative maintenance
- PLC fault finding and diagnostics
- Maintenance of automated production equipment
- Work across motors, sensors, controls, VSDs and associated electrical systems
- Identify faults and minimise production downtime
- Support plant reliability and continuous improvement
- Work closely with production and the broader maintenance team
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Electrician
- Strong industrial maintenance background
- Demonstrated electrical fault-finding capability
- PLC fault-finding experience
- Experience working with automated production equipment
- Experience with motors, sensors, controls and VSDs
- Preventative and breakdown maintenance experience
- Food, meat, beverage or other high-volume manufacturing experience highly regarded
You do not need to be a PLC programmer, but you should be comfortable fault finding PLC-controlled equipment and diagnosing electrical and controls-related issues.
Roster
The maintenance team operates across a rotating shift structure, including:
- 4:00am – 12:00pm
- 6:00am – 2:00pm
Pay & Benefits
Approximately $50–$55 per hour + super, depending on experience. Initial probationary rate applies. Permanent opportunity. Existing 482 visa transfers may be considered for suitably qualified candidates. Opportunity to work within a large manufacturing site with significant recent investment in automation.
If you are an experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician and would like to discuss the opportunity confidentially, please apply with your current CV.
Industrial Maintenance Electrician: PLC & Automation Expert in Wodonga employer: Axxion Search
Join a leading food manufacturing business in the beautiful Northern Rivers region, where you will not only lead a dynamic team of skilled tradespeople but also enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and safety. With a strong focus on mentoring and continuous improvement, this role offers unique opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the reliability and efficiency of our operations. Experience a fulfilling career in an environment that values teamwork, accountability, and innovation.
