Field Service Technician (Mechanical Fitter)

Sealed Air; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air is seeking a Field Service Technician (Mechanical Fitter) to support our packaging equipment across Australia. Based in Queensland, you will supervise installation, carry out servicing, and troubleshoot equipment at customer sites to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires a Grade Electrical License with strong mechanical skills, or a Mechanical Fitter with a restricted electrical license, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Must have electrical license or be a mechanical fitter with electrical exposure.
• Experience in a manufacturing or service environment preferred.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise installation or commissioning of Sealed Air equipment at customer sites.
• Perform servicing, maintenance, and emergency repairs.
• Educate customers on equipment usage and maintenance.
• Assist with audits, proposals, and competitor analysis with Sales.
• Maintain service records and generate customer reports.
• Manage spare parts stock and service tool kits for assigned region.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Customer service

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical license (Grade)

Mechanical Fitter

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Field Service Technician (Mechanical Fitter)

At Sealed Air, we’re not just about packaging—we’re about protecting what matters. We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Service Engineer to join our team and support our cutting-edge packaging equipment across Australia.

As a Service Engineer, you’ll be the technical expert responsible for:

Installation & Commissioning:Supervise and execute installation of Sealed Air packaging equipment at customer sites.

Servicing, Troubleshooting & Repairs:Perform scheduled maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs.

Customer Training:Educate clients on equipment usage and maintenance.

Audits & Proposals:Collaborate with Sales on equipment/material audits and contribute to proposals and competitor analysis.

Reporting & Documentation:Maintain accurate service records and generate customer service reports.

Inventory Management:Manage spare parts stock and service tool kits for your designated region.

The primary location would be within Queensland - however interstate travel is required to support the business throughout Australia.

What You’ll Do

Supervise the installation or commissioning of Sealed Air equipment into the customer's packaging plant.

Maintain the equipment servicing requirements and reporting of all Sealed Air equipment within allocated responsibility.

Manage the emergency breakdown repairs to customer’s equipment.

Customer invoicing for servicing equipment and spare parts.

Conduct material and equipment audits with the Sales Department.

Develop a strong customer service relationship to expand our existing equipment and service business.

Control the spare parts stock and manage the service tool kits for your allocated state responsibility.

Strict compliance to Sealed Air OHS policies including: Risk Assessment, JSA's SOPs, JSRA's etc.

Prepare and distribute customer service reports for all service work undertaken.

Maintain and update all record systems relating to our customer’s equipment.

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience in a manufacturing or service-based industry.

Hands-on experience with equipment installation, ideally in packaging machinery.

Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently.

Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends.

Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.

Solid computer literacy, especially in Word and Excel.

Knowledge of packaging materials and equipment is a plus.

Valid Driver's license is essential

Qualifications

A Grade Electrical License with strong mechanical skills, OR

Mechanical Fitter with a restricted electrical license and willingness to upskill.

Why work at Sealed Air?

We have a very diverse and inclusive culture.

We invest in developing our people. You can hone your expertise and further develop your career with a global leader in packaging solutions.

You will work with talented and creative professionals working in a collaborative environment that celebrates insatiable curiosity and diverse ideas.

*Applicants must have permanent work rights for Australia. A detailed job description is available.