At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform electrical fault finding and maintenance on automated production equipment.
- Company: Join a leading food manufacturing business with a strong focus on innovation.
- Benefits: $50–$55 per hour plus super, with opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Rotating shifts available; 482 visa transfers considered for qualified candidates.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Qualified electrician with experience in industrial maintenance and PLC fault-finding.
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
- 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
Maintenance Electrician 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.
