Industrial Automation Electrician ($125k) Afternoon shift

If you’re an Industrial Electrician who enjoys working on automation, PLCs (Siemens) and high-speed packaging machinery at a well known Australian site, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

You’ll be joining a famous Australian food manufacturing group with a portfolio of well loved household brands and a strong reputation for innovation. They operate with the energy of a “start-up with scale” and continue to invest in people, plant and process improvement.

About the role

We are seeking an Industrial Electrician who has worked with PLCs (troubleshooting and online changes) to join a dynamic maintenance team on a Monday to Friday afternoon shift roster in Melbourne's south-east.

This role is ideal for someone with:

• Strong PLC / automation troubleshooting capability

• Solid electrical fault-finding

• Good mechanical aptitude (or dual trade background)

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing, especially high-speed packaging equipment

You’ll be involved in breakdowns, preventative maintenance, reliability improvements, and supporting maintenance projects to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Shift hours

2:00pm-10pm, Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities

• Electrical fault-finding and repairs across production and packaging equipment

• Troubleshooting PLCs and diagnosing faults in industrial control systems

• Programming / configuring drives, scanners and electronic control modules

• Preventative maintenance and equipment audits

• Mechanical maintenance on rollers, belts, VSDs

• Supporting root cause analysis to reduce downtime, waste, and repeat failures

• Identifying and contributing to equipment and process improvement opportunities

• Assisting with maintenance improvement projects and upgrades

• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and workmanship

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A-Grade Electrical Licence

• Experience as an Industrial Electrician in Automation/controls.

• Strong experience in FMCG / food manufacturing environments (highly desirable)

• Hands-on exposure to high-speed packaging equipment (desirable)

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills

• A proactive mindset with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Pay & benefits

• $55/hour + 15% loading for afternoon shifts + Super + OT (plenty of overtime available).

• Salary equivalent: $125,000k + Super, OTE is $150,000 +

• Stable, full-time role with a respected Australian manufacturer

• Monday–Friday afternoon shift (great work/life balance)

• Opportunity to work with automation and packaging equipment in a growing business

• Join a site culture focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Apply now

If you’re an automation experienced electrician looking for a great day-shift role in FMCG with strong hands-on technical work, apply now.