Automation Technician for GC

Mygration Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd on the Gold Coast is seeking an Automation Technician to bridge traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge manufacturing. You will support a new robotic and CNC infrastructure, ensuring peak machine uptime and optimizing cycle times.

The role focuses on integrating real-time diagnostics, programming PLC/HMI, and collaborating with teams to drive precision and production volume as the facility digitalizes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in mechatronics, electrical engineering, or industrial automation.
• 1+ years’ experience maintaining high-end CNC machinery and robotics.
• Proficient PLC programming and HMI design.
• Strong pneumatic, servo-drive and industrial networking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize PLC and HMI systems for production workflows.
• Maintain CNC woodworking machinery and robotic systems.
• Implement diagnostic schedules for pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical components.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and improve throughput.
• Lead installation and commissioning of sensors, conveyors, and safety systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

CNC/Robotics

EtherCAT/Profinet

Mechatronics knowledge

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Automation

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley

KUKA Robotics

ABB Robotics

FANUC Robotics

Job description

Location: Helensvale, QLD, 4212
Work Type: Full-Time
Job Title: Automation Technician
Wages: $79,500- $85,000 (in line with experience)
Sector: Operations & Production Technology

The Opportunity Our client is a leading name in high-end joinery and construction solutions, currently undergoing a significant technological expansion. As they scale their operations to meet a growing portfolio of large-scale projects, they are seeking a forward-thinking Automation Technician to act as the bridge between traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge manufacturing.
This is a strategic role designed to maximize the efficiency of a brand-new robotic and CNC infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring peak machine uptime, optimizing cycle times, and integrating real-time data diagnostics to drive precision and production volume.

Key Responsibilities

• System Integration & Programming: Develop and optimize PLC and HMI systems to streamline workflows from design to execution. You will play a key role in robotic orchestration, calibrating assembly arms for high-precision tasks like finishing and sorting.
• Technical Diagnostics & Maintenance: Act as the primary responder for complex faults across CNC woodworking machinery (cutting, drilling, edge-banding) and automated material handling systems.
• Predictive Strategy: Implement diagnostic schedules for pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical components to mitigate downtime.
• Operational Optimization: Use production line data to identify bottlenecks and adjust machine parameters to increase throughput.
• Growth & Commissioning: Lead the installation and commissioning of new sensors, conveyors, and safety systems as the facility continues its digital transformation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Educational Background: Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Automation.
• Industry Expertise: Minimum of 1 years’ experience maintaining high-end CNC machinery (e.g., Homag, Biesse, SCM) and robotic systems (e.g., KUKA, ABB, FANUC).
• Programming Skills: Proven proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley, or similar) and HMI design.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of pneumatic systems, servo-drives, and industrial networking (EtherCAT, Profinet).
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.

Why Apply?

This is a rare chance to work within a facility that is truly embracing the "digital thread" of manufacturing. You will be at the forefront of industrial automation on the Gold Coast, working with a team that values surgical precision and technological innovation.