Automation Technician

Blackbook Executive; Corowa; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Overtime opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Blackbook Executive is seeking an Automation Technician to join a leading food manufacturing business in Corowa, NSW. You will diagnose and repair PLCs, HMIs, sensors and drive systems to keep highly automated production lines running safely and efficiently.

You will work with maintenance, engineering and production teams on preventative maintenance, upgrades and continuous improvement projects, with a strong focus on reliability and uptime in a modern, scalable plant.

Qualifications

• NSW Electrical License.
• Qualification in electrical, automation, mechatronics or engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or process environment.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
• Experience with HMIs, VSDs, sensors and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Proactive preventative maintenance mindset.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in production environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and fault-finding PLC, automation and control systems.
• Diagnosing electrical and instrumentation faults across automated production equipment.
• Supporting production teams with breakdowns and automation-related issues.
• Programming and modifying PLCs, HMIs and control systems.
• Working with sensors, VSDs, servos, robotics and automated machinery.
• Preventative and corrective maintenance of automation equipment.
• Identifying opportunities to improve machine reliability and reduce downtime.
• Assisting with commissioning, upgrades and installation of new equipment.
• Working with engineering and maintenance teams on continuous improvement projects.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and ensuring all work is completed safely and to site standards.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical fault-finding

Mechatronics

Programming PLCs

HMI experience

Reading schematics

Education

Electrical/Automation qualification

Tools

HMIs

VSDs

Sensors

Industrial control systems

Job description

Automation Technician – Leading Food Manufacturing Business
Location:Corowa, NSW
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Industry: Food Manufacturing / FMCG
Shift:Dayshift

The OpportunityWe are currently seeking an experienced Automation Technician to join a leading food manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and operational excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for an automation-focused technician who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to play a key role in keeping highly automated production lines running safely and efficiently.
You will work closely with the maintenance, engineering and production teams to troubleshoot automation issues, minimise downtime and drive continuous improvement across the site.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Troubleshooting and fault-finding PLC, automation and control systems
• Diagnosing electrical and instrumentation faults across automated production equipment
• Supporting production teams with breakdowns and automation-related issues
• Programming and modifying PLCs, HMIs and control systems
• Working with sensors, VSDs, servos, robotics and automated machinery
• Preventative and corrective maintenance of automation equipment
• Identifying opportunities to improve machine reliability and reduce downtime
• Assisting with commissioning, upgrades and installation of new equipment
• Working with engineering and maintenance teams on continuous improvement projects
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and ensuring all work is completed safely and to site standards

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• NSW Electrical License
• Relevant electrical, automation, mechatronics or engineering qualification
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, FMCG or process environment
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and programming experience
• Experience with HMIs, VSDs, sensors and industrial control systems
• Strong electrical fault-finding capability
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and reliability
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a production environment

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a stable and established food manufacturing business where automation and technology are critical to the operation.
You will benefit from:

• Long-term permanent employment with a market-leading FMCG business
• Excellent job security and stability
• Strong investment in automation and plant technology
• Opportunities to work on major upgrades and continuous improvement projects
• Competitive salary and shift allowances
• Overtime opportunities
• A supportive maintenance and engineering team
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
• A modern, highly automated manufacturing environment

If you are an Automation Technician, Controls Technician, Electrical Automation Technician, Mechatronics Technician or experienced Maintenance Electrician with strong PLC skills, we would love to hear from you.