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Electrician

  • 515070
  • Melbourne - East, VIC
  • Melbourne - Inner, VIC
  • Melbourne - North, VIC
  • Melbourne - West, VIC

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  • Full Time
  • Closing on: 19 Jul 2026
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  • Day shift 7am – 3.30pm with overtime available
  • Training and career growth provided with Visy
  • Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment required

 

Role details:
We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our Coburg Food Cans Plant. This is a full-time permanent role on Day shift, 7am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday with some overtime available.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our plant running smoothly and safely.

What you’ll do:

  • Involvement in upgrades to electrical systems and completing overhauls of equipment as required.
  • Perform routine electrical checks and attend breakdowns in a timely manner.
  • Diagnose and fix problems with components, PLCs, wiring and equipment throughout the plant.
  • Process improvement focus, with a view to reducing breakdowns and increasing reliability.
  • Proactive approach in reporting and identifying hazards.
  • Utilise IFS for maintenance scheduling, data collection and analysis.

 

What you’ll bring:

  • Electrical trade qualification with an A Grade electrical licence.
  • Strong experience in preventative and breakdown maintenance in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
  • Skills in PLC and automation diagnostics, fault finding and control systems.
  • Working alongside production and engineering team to resolve issues.
  • IFS, MEX or SAP experience and proficiency are an advantage.

 

What you’ll love when you join us:
When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer:

  • Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a day shift and opportunity for overtime.
  • Perks: Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance and salary sacrifice options.

 

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

 

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

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