Maintenance Electrician - Food Manufacturing
Blaze Staffing Solutions is proud to partner with a well-established global food manufacturing business operating a major production facility in Clayton, Melbourne. The site runs 24/5 automated production and packaging lines, supplying products to consumers across Australia and internationally. The maintenance team is experienced, well-resourced, and supported by a structured CMMS environment.
About the role Join the permanent night shift maintenance team (10:00 pm – 6:30 am) as the site's dedicated Maintenance Electrician. Maintain and repair automated production and packaging equipment, working closely with the Production team to minimise downtime and support site reliability. This is a hands‐on, autonomous role suited to an experienced industrial electrician who thrives in a fast‐paced manufacturing environment.
Duties
- Conduct electrical breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance across production equipment
- Fault‐find and repair automation systems including PLCs, VSDs, motors, sensors and control systems
- Complete scheduled PM tasks and work orders via Upkeep CMMS
- Interpret technical drawings, manuals and electrical documentation
- Collaborate with Production to minimise downtime and support site reliability
Skills & experience
- Current Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence (essential)
- Full‐time work rights in Australia (essential)
- Strong industrial or manufacturing maintenance background
- Proven experience with PLCs, VSDs, LOTO and automated production equipment
- EWP, forklift licence and working at heights experience highly regarded
Culture
People enjoy working in this team because the work is technically challenging and genuinely matters — every shift keeps production running for a globally recognised food brand. The maintenance team is experienced and collaborative, with an established structure that supports both autonomy and teamwork. Night shift offers a stable, consistent working environment with a regular crew.
- $79.49 per hour + superannuation
- Overtime available — increase your weekly earnings
- Permanent opportunity — long‐term job security with a global employer
- Night shift penalty rates apply
- Exposure to advanced automation, PLC and VSD systems
- Structured CMMS environment (Upkeep) — develop your maintenance systems skills
- Supportive, experienced maintenance team on‐site
- Pre‐employment health assessment provided as part of onboarding
- Clayton location — accessible via Monash Freeway and public transport
Maintenance Electrician - Food Manufacturing in Monash employer: Blaze Staffing
Blaze Staffing is an exceptional employer located in Keysborough, offering a dynamic work environment where food production operators can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide ongoing training and support, ensuring that our team members are well-equipped to excel in their roles. Our commitment to a collaborative and fast-paced culture makes us a rewarding place to work for those seeking meaningful employment in the food manufacturing industry.
