Maintenance Technician - Automation

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Maintenance Technician – Automation to support and improve automated systems across our farming, processing, and packing operations based in Kalbar, QLD. This role is ideal for an experienced technician who enjoys fault finding, industrial automation, continuous improvement, and working across diverse production environments where no two days are the same.

You will play a key role in improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting the continued growth and automation of our operations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this role combines hands-on maintenance with automation support and engineering improvement initiatives across the company's operations. You will work closely with maintenance, engineering and operational teams to maintain equipment reliability and support ongoing automation and optimisation projects across both field operations and processing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve faults in PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, drives, and instrumentation
• Support troubleshooting and optimisation of industrial automation systems
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment and mobile plant
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime
• Assist with commissioning, automation upgrades, equipment modifications, and engineering projects
• Identify and implement practical process and equipment improvements
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within CMMS systems
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, engineering, and operational teams across both field-based and processing operations
• Provide timely communication and technical support across departments

The Candidate

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation or related discipline
• Experience within industrial maintenance, manufacturing, automation or FMCG environments
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical and control systems
• Hands-on experience with PLC systems and industrial automation
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

What's on Offer?

• Full-time permanent position and competitive salary package
• Diverse role across automation, maintenance and continuous improvement
• Work with modern production equipment, PLC systems and automated technology
• Supportive and collaborative engineering and operations team
• Opportunity to contribute to future automation and capital projects
• Career growth and development opportunities available

Hit the Apply Now button and send us your updated resume, or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role.