Maintenance Technician

PPG Industries; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) at our Clayton plant to support the Electrical and Maintenance team. You will help ensure critical equipment is available and performing at peak levels to meet production demands.

The role involves hands-on maintenance, diagnostics, and modifications across plant equipment, with emphasis on electrical and mechanical aptitude, safety, and reliability. This is a full-time, on-site position in Clayton, Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance mechanic in industrial manufacturing, FMCG or similar environment.
• Ability to read electrical/pneumatic diagrams and perform tests.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and equipment conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Repair, modify and install equipment to maintain and operate the facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems.
• Test, troubleshoot and repair machines and order replacement parts as needed.
• Document equipment modifications and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Equipment modification

Job description

Maintenance and Handyperson Services (Trades and Services)

Full time

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

PPG | Clayton

Full Time | Permanent

As a Maintenance Technician at our Clayton plant, you will play a crucial part in our Electrical and Maintenance team, ensuring that our quality products are available to our customers when they need them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repair, modify and install equipment to maintain and operate the facility.
• Determine and perform required maintenance (cleaning, lubricating, aligning/adjusting parts, calibrating)
• Testing, troubleshooting, and repairing machines and equipment and ordering/installing replacement parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems
• Perform equipment failure analysis (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance)
• Evaluate and recommend equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield.
• Prepare technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Understand basic electrical and pneumatic diagrams
• Perform all tasks associated with troubleshooting equipment.
• Perform all tasks associated with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Accurately maintains records and reports as required.

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a maintenance mechanic in industrial manufacturing, FMCG or a similar environment
• Experience working in Hazardous Area is preferred
• This position requires a strong electrical mechanical aptitude
• Prior experience in manufacturing and plant maintenance is required.
• Knowledge of Industrial production and utility equipment operation is preferred.

About us:

PPG: We Protect and Beautify the World

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Salary:Attractive package will be offered to right candidate