Maintenance Technician - Automated Warehouse

About the role

Dematic is looking for experienced Maintenance Technicians with strong industrial experience to join its team at a customer site in Tarneit, Melbourne. The role supports a brand-new, large-scale automated warehouse from initial installation and commissioning through to operational go-live. It is a permanent full-time position on day shifts, Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on material handling equipment such as automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, racking and robotics
• Carry out equipment audits and preventative maintenance, and replace contactors, relays and field devices
• Program drives, scanners and electronic control modules, and troubleshoot PLCs
• Lubricate, track belts, replace bearings, chains, belts, motors and gearboxes
• Train new technicians and operators when required, and investigate faults to reduce downtime and improve reliability

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting equipment faults in a maintenance environment
• Unrestricted Victorian electrical licence (A-grade) or mechanical fitter trade qualification
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology or Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining)
• Own transport and a current Australian driver's licence
• Commitment to safety, quality and customer satisfaction

Required skills

• Mechanical savviness with mechanical and pneumatic systems
• Understanding of industrial controls (PLCs, VFDs, HMIs) and ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
• Highly regarded: PLC experience, MEX computerised maintenance systems, automation (conveyors and sortation), Microsoft Office and report writing

What we offer

• Excellent hourly rate and long-term career opportunities
• On-the-job training and certification in Working at Heights and Heights Rescue
• Fitness Passport with discounted gym and pool access, and Medibank health cover with a 9% discount
• Career pathways to supervisory and managerial roles, Employee Assistance Program and referral program
• Paid parental leave, up to two extra weeks of leave per year, and corporate discounts on car rentals and IT products