Maintenance Electrician for HC

Mygration Pty Ltd; Somerville; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join its technical services team in Victoria. You will provide electrical and mechanical support across high-tech processing facilities in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, fault-finding, and proactive improvements to maintain continuous production and optimal equipment performance.

Qualifications

• A-Grade Electrical Licence is essential.
• Engineering/Trade qualification with post-trade experience.
• Experience with plant shutdowns and maintenance in a continuous FMCG facility.
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors and welding (TIG/Arc).

Responsibilities

• Provide breakdown, preventative and reactive maintenance to production and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose and repair complex machinery to minimise downtime.
• Implement planned maintenance routines and condition monitoring to improve uptime.
• Assist with installation and relocation of processing equipment in compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Autonomy

Education

Electrical Licence (A-Grade)

Electrical Engineering/Trade Qualification

Tools

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Conveyors

Welding (TIG/Arc)

Fabrication

Job description

Location: Sommerville, VIC, 3912
Full-Time: Immediate start
Job Title: Maintenance Electrician
Salary range: $79,500 - $87,000
Job Closure date: 30 days

About our client

Our client is a prominent leader in the FMCG sector, operating advanced food processing and agricultural facilities on the Mornington Peninsula. Their state-of-the-art operations encompass sophisticated production machinery, automated packaging systems, and precision-controlled environment agriculture. With a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence, they maintain cutting‑edge facilities that require expert technical maintenance to support continuous production of premium fresh food products. They are seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join their dynamic technical team.

About the Role

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an energetic and highly experienced Maintenance Electrician to join their technical services team. This role requires a multi-skilled professional who can provide comprehensive electrical and mechanical support across their advanced processing facilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong fault‑finding abilities and a practical, hands‑on approach to maintaining and improving sophisticated production equipment in a fast‑paced FMCG environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide expert breakdown, preventative, and reactive maintenance to sophisticated production and packaging machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal equipment performance
• Conduct thorough diagnosis and repair of complex machinery and plant equipment, implementing timely solutions to maintain continuous production operations
• Execute planned maintenance routines and condition monitoring activities to achieve and improve plant uptime targets, supporting production output objectives
• Assist with the professional installation and strategic relocation of processing equipment and machinery, ensuring compliance with electrical standards and safety regulations

Fabrication & Mechanical Engineering

• Perform precision fabrication work including chute construction, sensor bracket fabrication, and safety guard manufacturing to support equipment modifications and improvements
• Demonstrate expertise in working with stainless steel and execute high-quality TIG welding for equipment repairs, modifications, and custom fabrications
• Fit and assemble metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate, repair, and maintain production machines and specialised processing equipment
• Apply comprehensive technical skills across multiple engineering disciplines including pneumatics, hydraulics, and conveyor systems to support diverse maintenance requirements

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Investigate complex technical problems systematically, determining root causes and implementing effective, sustainable corrections to prevent recurrence
• Develop and implement improved maintenance strategies and preventative maintenance routines to enhance equipment reliability and performance
• Support production teams in achieving output targets through proactive equipment monitoring, rapid response to breakdowns, and strategic technical improvements
• Manage plant shutdown activities, coordinating maintenance tasks and upgrades to maximise equipment availability and operational efficiency

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Currently A-Grade Electrical Licence is essential
• Appropriate Engineering/Trade Qualification with proven post-trade experience in a similar industrial maintenance role
• Demonstrated experience with plant shutdowns, breakdown management, and maintenance within a continuously operating manufacturing or FMCG facility
• Qualifications and practical experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and welding (TIG and Arc)

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure
• Comprehensive knowledge of various maintenance methodologies and root cause analysis techniques
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team while demonstrating strong autonomous working capabilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organisation
• Hands‑on commitment with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement
• Technical versatility across multiple engineering competencies including fabrication, welding, and mechanical systems