Maintenance Electrician - PLC/Automation, 1st Shift

Pact Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pact Group’s Pact Packaging division is seeking a Trade-qualified Maintenance Electrician to provide production support across plant machinery. The role covers 24-hour operations with a morning shift from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, focusing on breakdown troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have PLC/SCADA experience, CMMS usage (SAP/Maximo), and a strong safety mindset. FMCG or plastics manufacturing is desirable.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified electrician with experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, PLC and automation systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on electrical and automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, SCADA, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimise downtime.
• Plan and complete maintenance activities using the CMMS and manage work orders.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain site services including compressors, chillers, and boilers.
• Ensure safety standards, permits, risk assessments, and safe work procedures are followed.
• Manage spare parts, contractor activities, and maintenance documentation.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve reliability and performance.

Skills

Trade-qualified

Maintenance Electrician

Manufacturing

Electrical Troubleshooting

CMMS (SAP/Maximo)

PLC & SCADA

Safety & compliance

Multi-priority management

FMCG/plastics experience

Education

A grade Electrical License

Elevated Work Platform License (EWP)

Tools

CMMS (SAP)

CMMS (Maximo)

Job description

Pact Group’s Pact Packaging division is seeking a Trade-qualified Maintenance Electrician to provide production support across plant machinery. The role covers 24-hour operations with a morning shift from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, focusing on breakdown troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have PLC/SCADA experience, CMMS usage (SAP/Maximo), and a strong safety mindset. FMCG or plastics manufacturing is desirable.