Maintenance Industrial Electrician - Permanent Day Shift

EES ELECTRICS; Mildura; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Consistent hours and site placement

Optional weekend overtime

Uniform and PPE supplied

Automation team support

Job summary

EES Electrics is seeking an Automation Maintenance Electrician for a permanent day shift at a food manufacturing site in Mildura. The role suits someone with hands-on fault-finding skills and experience with packaging machines, PLCs, drives and automation systems.

You will join a close-knit onsite team, working full-time day shift with consistent hours and optional weekend overtime. Strong safety and documentation practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Current A-Grade Electrical Licence (VIC) is required.
• 5+ years experience as a qualified electrician.
• 2+ years experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving skills, electrical and controls.
• Experience with packaging lines, PLCs, drives, and automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform breakdown maintenance and diagnostics on high-speed food production and packaging equipment.
• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance and maintain detailed service records.
• Fault find and troubleshoot PLC systems, VSDs, relays, sensors, and safety circuits.
• Maintain and upgrade machine control wiring and control panels.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of plant equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement to improve uptime and reliability.
• Work closely with client production and maintenance teams and uphold EES standards.
• Maintain safe work practices and comply with site OHS procedures.

Skills

A-Grade Electrical Licence (VIC)

5+ years experience as electrician

2+ years experience in food manuf.

Fault finding & problem-solving

Reading electrical schematics

Safety awareness

Tools

PLC systems

VSDs

Sensors

Control panels

Job description

Maintenance Industrial Electrician - Permanent Day Shift

At EES Electrics, we are a proudly growing electrical services company delivering expert solutions across Victoria’s industrial and manufacturing sectors. Our work spans automation, machine control, electrical installations, breakdown support, and preventative maintenance.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality workmanship, responsive support, and reliable long-term service to our industrial clients. Our commitment is simple: deliver real value through smart, safe, and efficient electrical solutions.

About Us

At EES Electrics, we are a proudly growing electrical services company delivering expert solutions across Victoria’s industrial and manufacturing sectors. Our work spans automation, machine control, electrical installations, breakdown support, and preventative maintenance.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality workmanship, responsive support, and reliable long-term service to our industrial clients. Our commitment is simple: deliver real value through smart, safe, and efficient electrical solutions.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Automation Maintenance Electrician to join our onsite team at a food manufacturing facility in Mildura. This role is ideal for someone with strong fault-finding experience, a hands-on attitude, and confidence working with packaging machines, PLCs, drives, and automation systems.

You’ll be joining a close-knit team on-site, working full-time day shift, with consistent hours and optional weekend overtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform breakdown maintenance and diagnostics on high-speed food production and packaging equipment

• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance and maintain detailed service records

• Fault find and troubleshoot PLC systems, VSDs, relays, sensors, and safety circuits

• Maintain and upgrade machine control wiring and control panels

• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of plant equipment

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve uptime, performance, and reliability

• Work closely with the client’s production and maintenance team while representing EES to the highest standard

• Always maintain safe work practices and comply with site OHS procedures

What You’ll Need

• Current A-Grade Electrical Licence (VIC)

• 5+ years experience as a qualified electrician

• 2+ years experience in food manufacturing

• Strong fault finding and problem-solving skills – both electrical and controls

• Experience working with vertical baggers, flow wrappers, conveyors, and automation equipment

• Proficiency with VSDs, sensors, and control systems

• Confident in reading and interpreting electrical schematics

• Proactive attitude to safety, communication, and documentation

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

What We Offer

• A supportive team that genuinely takes care of its people

• Consistent hours and ongoing long-term site placement

• Optional weekend overtime

• Supplied uniform and PPE

• Ongoing support from the wider EES team including automation experts and project supervisors

• A company that backs your career growth and development

Please Note:

• Must have full Australian work rights

• Must hold a valid driver’s licence and electrical licence

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted