Automation Technician

Hyne Timber; Tumbarumba; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

On-call allowance

Interesting and challenging work

Opportunity to influence plant perfomr

Strong leadership support

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Hyne Timber's Tumbarumba Mill is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to maintain, improve and develop automation systems that support mill performance and reliability.

You will join a manufacturing operation with relocation support in the Snowy Valleys, offering a lifestyle-friendly town, strong leadership, and clear opportunities for long-term career advancement. This role focuses on PLC and SCADA systems, control improvements, and collaboration with maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Automation and control systems experience required or strongly preferred.
• PLC troubleshooting capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Collaborative approach to work with maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• SCADA system support.
• Automation project delivery.
• Control system improvements.
• Electrical and instrumentation support.
• Reliability and process optimisation initiatives.
• Participation in on-call support arrangements.

Skills

Automation and control systems

PLC troubleshooting

Analytical problem solving

Continuous improvement

Collaborative approach

Job description

We're searching for an experienced Automation Technician to join our maintenance team at Tumbarumba Mill. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of automation systems within a significant manufacturing operation while enjoying a lifestyle many professionals dream about. Hyne Timber is a leading Australian manufacturer of sustainable timber products. Our products are the basic building blocks for the construction of quality, sustainable homes and buildings. We are a 140-year-old family‑owned business with an innovative spirit, progressive culture and plenty of opportunity. With multiple locations along the Australian east coast, Hyne's 800 employees are proud to deliver exceptional product quality and service. It is an exciting time to be a part of the timber industry as the health and environmental benefits of sustainable timber are increasingly being recognised. Timber is a 100% renewable resource, and we manufacture our products from certified, locally grown plantation softwood.

The Opportunity

As our Automation Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining, improving and developing automation systems that support mill performance and reliability.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• SCADA system support
• Automation project delivery
• Control system improvements
• Electrical and instrumentation support
• Reliability and process optimisation initiatives
• Participation in on-call support arrangements

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package (Mon – Fri)
• On-call allowance
• Interesting and challenging work
• Opportunity to influence plant performance
• Strong leadership support
• Long-term career opportunities

About You

You may come from manufacturing, timber, food processing, mining, utilities, paper, steel or heavy industry.

You’ll Bring

• Automation and control systems experience
• PLC troubleshooting capability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passion for continuous improvement
• A collaborative approach

Why relocate to Tumbarumba?

• Enjoy a genuine lifestyle change in the Snowy Valleys region:
• Affordable housing and low cost of living
• World-class mountain biking, hiking and fishing
• Local wineries and great food scene
• Close proximity to the snowfields
• A welcoming, community-focused town

With relocation support available, making the move is easier than ever.