Lead Technician – Beverage Industry

## About Our Client

Our client is a leading supplier of European equipment for premium wineries and craft breweries. Their technical team installs, maintains and services automated machinery and specialist winemaking equipment across Australia.

## The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced **Electrical & Mechanical Service Technician** to join their team. The role will split time between workshop/factory-based work at their Thomastown site and field service at client locations.

The primary focus will be keeping high-speed packaging lines and winery processing equipment operating at peak efficiency, with a strong emphasis on **electrical troubleshooting, automation, pumps and mechanical equipment**.

Occasional regional travel will be required for installations, commissioning, scheduled maintenance and emergency breakdowns.

## Key Responsibilities

• Testing, repairs, pre-commissioning and maintenance of equipment in the workshop.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on beverage machinery.

* Connect to, diagnose and modify **PLC programs** to optimise equipment performance.

• Service, rebuild and troubleshoot various pumps, including centrifugal, positive displacement and rotary lobe pumps.
• Maintain fluid transfer systems and associated equipment.
• Travel to regional client sites for installations, commissioning and maintenance.

## What We're Looking For

• Strong electrical background with a relevant trade qualification or equivalent experience.

* Ability to read and interpret **electrical diagrams, P&IDs and technical manuals**.

• Experience with pump and equipment maintenance.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and as part of a workshop team.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• Exposure to refrigeration chillers and glycol systems is advantageous but not essential.

## What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary.

* Stable workshop/factory base in **Thomastown**.

• Ongoing training on advanced beverage packaging, processing and refrigeration technology.
• Company vehicle, fuel card, phone allowance, laptop and premium tooling for field assignments.

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