Field Service Technician – PLC & Electrical (Food Packaging)

MULTIVAC Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MULTIVACAustralia Pty Ltd is seeking skilled service technicians to manage installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of MULTIVAC machinery across Australia. The role includes on-site support, workshop services, and remote assistance to ensure optimal performance and uptime.

The candidate should hold an Electrician’s Licence or equivalent fitter/mechanic with restricted electrical licence, with strong PLC/drawing interpretation skills and a willingness to travel and work flexible

Qualifications

• Electronics skills and PLC driven processes mandatory.
• Motor, servomotor and drive technology knowledge a plus.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic drawings to component level.
• Willingness to travel and work weekends/flexible hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned services on MULTIVAC Australia equipment at customer sites.
• Travel to customer sites to diagnose and rectify issues causing breakdowns.
• Investigate and proactively correct problems to improve machine performance.
• Perform machine services and rebuilds in the MULTIVAC workshop when required.
• Provide technical phone support when onsite attendance is not possible.
• Liaise with management on service-related matters within Australia.
• Attend machine-specific training courses as directed.
• Comply with local safety guidelines and manage risk on sites and offices.

Skills

Electrical & PLC knowledge

Electrical drawings interpretation

Servomotor & drive tech

Strong communication

Flexible hours and travel

Education

Electrician’s Licence OR Restricted Electrical Licence (Fitter/Mechanic)

Job description

MULTIVACAustralia Pty Ltd is seeking skilled service technicians to manage installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of MULTIVAC machinery across Australia. The role includes on-site support, workshop services, and remote assistance to ensure optimal performance and uptime.

The candidate should hold an Electrician’s Licence or equivalent fitter/mechanic with restricted electrical licence, with strong PLC/drawing interpretation skills and a willingness to travel and work flexible