Control Systems Tech: PLCs, Automation & Diagnostics

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Plastic Solutions Pty Ltd is a local manufacturer specialising in plastic injection moulding with 25 years of experience in Australia. This full‑time role focuses on electrical and control system maintenance, fault finding and upgrades across machinery and automation platforms.

Working with electrical/electronic diagrams, hydraulic/pneumatic principles, and OH&S standards, you will support ongoing operations and improvements in our production lines, ensuring reliability and safety in

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or IV with on‑the‑job training
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience may substitute qualifications

Responsibilities

• Examine and test machines and control systems to diagnose faults
• Repair/replace worn parts and wiring; maintain equipment
• Install/commission control systems and instrumentation
• Advise users on operating procedures to prevent malfunctions
• Apply multidisciplinary knowledge to hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Skills

Electrical drawings

PLC

Motor control

Automation

Fault finding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

OH&S

Education

AQF Certificate III (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Tools

Electrical/electronic drawings

Job description

Innovative Plastic Solutions Pty Ltd is a local manufacturer specialising in plastic injection moulding with 25 years of experience in Australia. This full‑time role focuses on electrical and control system maintenance, fault finding and upgrades across machinery and automation platforms.

Working with electrical/electronic diagrams, hydraulic/pneumatic principles, and OH&S standards, you will support ongoing operations and improvements in our production lines, ensuring reliability and safety in