Field Service Technician – Electrical

The Opportunity:

Visy Automation has been delivering innovative and cost effective automation solutions for more than 40 years. They specialise in machinery for the automation of carton and tray packaging processes, flexible robot based packaging solutions, special purpose machines and complete turnkey packaging lines.

Join a team of dynamic engineers with significant local and international experience in the packaging systems and flexible automation industries.

The Role:

Based in Sydney’s South, and reporting to the Group Service Manager, you will provide field service machine installations, repairs and maintenance of Visy Automation equipment and equipment of other suppliers and /or customers across NSW. 

With your technical expertise, strong communication skills and customer service focus, you will:

Conduct works on machine installations, maintenance servicing and carrying out repairs to equipment in a timely and professional manner

Make recommendations as required during the machine build cycle as to accessibility and electrical improvements for machine reliability

Make efficiency and maintenance modification recommendations pre and post installation (or as required) to continually improve on reliability and performance of Visy Automation equipment

Provide after sales support in respect of machine maintenance requirements, and quality issues as and when they arise

Provide training to machine operator personnel and maintenance personnel on site

Provide accurate, detailed and itemised reports of all service, installation and breakdown calls in a timely manner

What you’ll bring to the team:

Electrical Trade Qualifications and Electrical Licence A Grade are a must

Minimum 5 years post-trade experience, ideally within packaging, FMCG or manufacturing

Working knowledge of Allan Bradley/Siemens/Omron PLC Programming systems

Computer savvy with experience using MS Office, Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Demonstrated ability to problem solve/troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical issues under pressure, whilst ensuring safety and customer service is never compromised

Highly motivated, driven and organised individual with a continuous improvement mindset

Flexibility for weekend work

Availability for occasional interstate and overnight work

On offer is a generous base salary + overtime, a fair and flexible travel schedule, and tool of trade vehicle.