A-Grade Maintenance Electrician
Pact Group
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Job summary
Pact Group’s Pact Packaging division is seeking a Trade-qualified Maintenance Electrician to provide production support across plant machinery. The role covers 24-hour operations with a morning shift from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, focusing on breakdown troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will have PLC/SCADA experience, CMMS usage (SAP/Maximo), and a strong safety mindset. FMCG or plastics manufacturing is desirable.
Qualifications
- Trade-qualified electrician with experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, PLC and automation systems.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on electrical and automated equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, SCADA, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimise downtime.
- Plan and complete maintenance activities using the CMMS and manage work orders.
- Support equipment installations, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects.
- Maintain site services including compressors, chillers, and boilers.
- Ensure safety standards, permits, risk assessments, and safe work procedures are followed.
- Manage spare parts, contractor activities, and maintenance documentation.
- Collaborate with production teams to improve reliability and performance.
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Job description
Our Pact Packaging division is pioneering a whole of product life cycle approach to sustainable packaging. Partnering with global brands to local dairy producers, we integrate supply chain efficiencies and sustainable practices into everything we design and manufacture.
The primary purpose of the Electrician is to provide production support on plant machinery, including breakdown troubleshooting, project implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is part of a maintenance team covering 24-hour operations, 5 days a week, with additional support for weekend production as required
Available shift: Morning 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on electrical and automated equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, SCADA, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimise downtime.
- Plan and complete maintenance activities using the CMMS, ensuring accurate work order management.
- Support equipment installations, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects.
- Maintain critical site services, including compressors, chillers, and boilers.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, permits, risk assessments, and safe work procedures.
- Manage spare parts, contractor activities, and maintenance documentation.
- Partner with production teams to improve reliability, safety, and operational performance.
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
- Trade-qualified Maintenance Electrician with experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, PLC, and automation systems.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- FMCG or plastics manufacturing experience is desirable.
- 3–5years’ experience in a similar role with strong exposure to modern manufacturing automation
- A grade Electrical License
- Current Elevated Work Platform License (EWP) is an advantage.
- Skilled in electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on production equipment
- Knowledgeable with PLC logic, SCADA, Siemens safety control logic, and Australian Safety Standards
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