Dual Trader
- Responsible for electrical and mechanical maintenance across high-speed FMCG production lines.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on automated packaging equipment.
- Ensure compliance with WHS, LOTO, and food safety standards.
Maintenance Electrician - Night Shift
FMCG Manufacturing
Sunday to Thursday | Nights 10pm - 6am
$60phr - $65phr + 30% nights loading + OT + Super
Smithfield
We are partnering with a growing FMCG manufacturer that has recently commissioned a new, state-of-the-art production facility. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking Maintenance Electricians / Dual Traders to join their site-based maintenance team.
These are excellent opportunities to work on modern packaging and processing equipment, with strong long-term stability and development potential as the site continues to expand.
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for both electrical and mechanical maintenance across high-speed FMCG production lines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Electrical and mechanical breakdown fault-finding
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting on automated packaging equipment
- Mechanical repairs including motors, gearboxes, conveyors and drives
- Supporting production to minimise downtime
- Assisting with new equipment commissioning and site improvements
- Ensuring compliance with WHS, LOTO and food safety standards
- PLC Fault Finding
Equipment You’ll Work On
- High-speed packaging machinery
- Conveyors, motors, drives and gearboxes
- Sensors, control panels and industrial electrical systems
- FMCG processing and handling equipment
- PLC's
- Drives
About You
- Trade qualified Electrician (dual trade or strong mechanical skills highly regarded)
- Background in FMCG or food manufacturing preferred
- Strong electrical fault-finding capability
- Comfortable performing hands-on mechanical maintenance
- Experience working on packaging and automated equipment
- Safety-focused with a proactive and team-oriented approach
- Good understanding of PLC systems (specifically Siemens PLC's) and drives
What’s On Offer
- Brand-new manufacturing site with modern equipment
- Stable, full-time roles with consistent shifts
- Competitive hourly rates with shift loading
- Supportive site leadership and maintenance team
- Long-term career growth as the site expands
How to Apply
If you’re a skilled Maintenance Fitter looking for a long-term career move with outstanding growth potential, I’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Claudio Gratino on 0450 395 180 for a confidential discussion.
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Consultant
claudio.gratino@coretalent.com.au
Reference number: BH-28631
Profession:ManufacturingTrades & Services
Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 9th Oct, 2026
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