Service Technician - Packaging Machinery

Axiom Talent; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Credit card

Phone

Laptop

Tools provided

Career stability

Job summary

Axiom Talent is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Australian automation solutions provider based in Melbourne. The Service Technician will support automated packaging and filling equipment across metro and regional sites, delivering hands-on maintenance and rapid fault resolution.

You will join a skilled team and benefit from a competitive salary, company vehicle and full tools, with long-term career stability in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification with fault-finding skills.
• Minimum 2 years post-trade experience servicing industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• Computer literacy with Office and service reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and maintain automated packaging and filling machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and breakdown support.
• Provide onsite technical support and operator training.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics and customer requirements.
• Complete service reports, documentation and quotations.
• Travel to customer sites within the state (local travel).
• Maintain strong communication with customers and internal teams.
• Manage priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Communication

Education

Trade Certificate III (Electrical)

Job description

Job Description

Employee Type

Full Time

Salary

100k/year - 110k/year

Location

Melbourne

Job Overview

Our client is a well-established Australian automation solutions provider with over 40 years of experience servicing the manufacturing industry. They deliver end-to-end automation and project management solutions across packaging, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and automotive sectors. Backed by a highly skilled in-house team of mechanical, electrical, and controls specialists, they support customers across the full machinery lifecycle, from installation through to maintenance and optimisation.

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Service Technician to support automated packaging and filling equipment across metro and regional sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain automated packaging and filling machinery
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and breakdown support
• Provide onsite technical support and operator training
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and customer requirements
• Complete service reports, documentation, and quotations
• Travel to customer sites within the state (predominantly local travel)
• Maintain strong communication with customers and internal teams
• Manage priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

About You

• Electrical/Electronic Trade Certificate III, Disconnect/Reconnect licence, or mechanical trade background
• Minimum 2 years' post-trade experience servicing industrial machinery
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability
• Comfortable working independently in a field service environment
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office and service reporting systems)
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute to a team

What's On Offer

• Salary $100k–$110k + super
• Company vehicle, fuel card, and credit card
• Phone, laptop, tablet, and tools provided
• Exposure to advanced global packaging machinery
• Supportive, experienced technical team and long-term career stability

If you're a hands-on Service Technician looking to work with high-quality automation equipment in a stable and growing business, this is an excellent opportunity.