Maintenance Technician

HR Staff n' Stuff; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Permanent role

Modern automation tech

Collaborative culture

Continuous improvement

Career development

Job summary

HR Staff n' Stuff in Melbourne is seeking a trade-qualified Maintenance Technician to maintain and improve injection moulding and production equipment. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults, perform preventative maintenance and support automation systems.

You will read schematics, work with PLCs, and contribute to safe, reliable manufacturing. This permanent role offers a stable environment, ongoing training and opportunities to implement continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in maintenance fitting or electrical/mechatronics.
• Restricted Electrical License - Class 1.
• Extensive experience with injection moulding equipment.
• Experience servicing moulds and tooling.
• Strong fault-finding across mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and maintenance documentation.
• Focus on preventative maintenance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair injection moulding machines and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Maintain, service and troubleshoot injection moulds, tooling and ancillary equipment.
• Perform PLC diagnostics and fault finding across manufacturing equipment and automated systems.
• Troubleshoot industrial automation systems, sensors, solenoids, servo systems and machine controls.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Complete preventative and predictive maintenance to maximise reliability.
• Support production during breakdowns and urgent maintenance events.
• Assist with machinery upgrades, installations and commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Industrial automation

PLC diagnostics

Schematics reading

Education

Trade qualification (Maintenance Fitter/Mech Fitter/Industrial Electrician/Mechatronics)

Tools

CMMS usage

Job description

About us

We are a well-established and highly regarded Australian manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. Operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we continue to invest in our people, equipment and technology to support ongoing growth and operational excellence.

As part of this commitment, we are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety and performance of our injection moulding and production equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business where your technical expertise will be valued and where you can genuinely contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site

About the role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this hands‑on role is responsible for the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and optimisation of complex manufacturing equipment, with a strong focus on injection moulding machinery, mould tooling, industrial automation and electrical control systems.

Working across both preventative and breakdown maintenance activities, you will be a key technical resource for the business, supporting production performance, minimising downtime and driving equipment reliability.

Key responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair injection moulding machines and associated production equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Maintain, service and troubleshoot injection moulds, tooling and ancillary equipment.
• Perform PLC diagnostics and fault finding across manufacturing equipment and automated systems.
• Troubleshoot industrial automation systems, sensors, solenoids, servo systems and machine controls.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Complete preventative and predictive maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability and lifespan.
• Support production teams during equipment breakdowns and urgent maintenance events.
• Assist with machinery upgrades, installations and commissioning activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, reliability and waste reduction.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with company policies and statutory requirements.

About You

You are a trade‑qualified Maintenance Technician who enjoys solving complex technical problems and takes pride in maintaining equipment to the highest standards.

You are equally comfortable working independently or collaborating with production and engineering teams to achieve operational outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Trade qualification as a Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Industrial Electrician, Mechatronics Technician or equivalent.
• Restricted Electrical License - Class 1.
• Extensive experience maintaining and repairing injection moulding machinery.
• Demonstrated experience servicing and maintaining injection moulds and tooling.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and breakdown maintenance capability.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial automation systems.
• PLC diagnostics and fault‑finding capability.
• Electrical control system fault‑finding experience.
• Sound knowledge of sensors, solenoids, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems and machine safety circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and maintenance documentation.
• Strong preventative maintenance and reliability‑focused mindset.
• Proven ability to work independently and provide technical support during equipment breakdowns.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a practical hands‑on approach.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Highly Regarded

• Experience within plastics manufacturing and high‑volume injection moulding environments.
• Experience working with Sepro robotic automation systems.
• Exposure to machine safety systems and vision systems.
• Experience using CMMS or preventative maintenance management systems.
• Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing or reliability maintenance experience.

Benefits

• Excellent remuneration package commensurate with experience and technical capability.
• Secure, permanent, long‑term position with a stable and growing manufacturer.
• Opportunity to work with modern manufacturing and automation technology.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Genuine opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Career development and long‑term growth opportunities.

We are keen to understand not only your technical capability, but also your approach to problem solving, continuous improvement and maintaining critical production equipment.

Due to the volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your time and interest in this opportunity.