Hands-On Process Technicians (Mechanical / Electrical) – Automated Packing Line

About the OpportunityOur client, an established food manufacturing business based in Ingleburn, is making significant investments in site automation and expanding production capabilities with a brand-new automated packing line.
To support this expansion, we are seeking three (3x) trade-qualified Process Technicians across Day, Afternoon, and Night shifts (one technician per shift). In this role, you will take hands-on ownership of this high-speed line—running the equipment daily, performing routine servicing, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring continuous line efficiency while upholding high food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-On Operation: Safely operate equipment via HMIs, manage product changeovers, respond to alarms, and monitor performance trends.
• Fault Finding & Maintenance: Diagnose and fix mechanical and electrical issues across conveyors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, reject gates, and hot-melt glue systems. (Major overhaul support provided by the wider maintenance team).
• Asset Care: Drive basic daily preventive maintenance, including cleaning, inspection, and lubrication (CIL) across your designated line.
• Quality & Food Safety: Handle X-ray/metal detector rejects according to strict CCP/HACCP protocols, conduct quality checks, and maintain accurate records.

What You Bring

• Trade Qualification: Cert III Mechanical (Fitter) and/or Cert III Electrotechnology with a current NSW Electrical Licence. (Dual-trade qualifications are highly regarded).
• FMCG Experience: Proven track record troubleshooting automated packing machinery in food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Technical Skills: Safe isolation discipline, ability to read mechanical/electrical schematics, and hands-on familiarity with pneumatics, drives, conveyors, and sensors.
• Compliance Mindset: Strong working knowledge of HACCP, CCP monitoring, and foreign-object control protocols.
• Attitude & Flexibility: A proactive, "sleeves-up" approach to machine care, with the flexibility to work shifts and weekends as part of a 7-day operational roster (with notice).

What's On Offer

• Multiple Shift Options: Permanent positions available across Day, Afternoon, and Night shifts.
• Competitive Compensation: $48 - $52/hr + Super (negotiable based on trade experience) + generous shift loadings and weekend overtime opportunities.
• Career Growth: Direct pathway into relief leadership and permanent Team Leader opportunities.
• New Equipment: Full hands-on training provided on state-of-the-art automated packing machinery from day one.

How to ApplyClick APPLY NOW with your updated resume, trade certificates, and licence details, specifying your shift preference (Day, Afternoon, or Night) or Call Ross [0434 711 352](tel:0434 711 352)