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Shift Electrician

  • 515588
  • Melbourne - North, VIC
  • Full Time
  • Closing on: 17 Oct 2026
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  • Rotating, half time roster - 12-hour shifts
  • Training and career growth provided with Visy
  • Stable opportunity with a great team culture

 

About the opportunity:

We’re seeking a skilled Electrical Line Maintainer to join our Coburg Beverage Cans Plant. This is a full-time permanent role on a rotating shift roster.

Shift details:

  • 12-hour shifts, Day - 7am – 7pm and Night - 7pm – 7am.
  • 2 On, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off – swapping between Day and Night every 2 week cycle
  • Weekends and Public Holidays as part of roster paid at penalty rates.

 

What you'll do:

  • Complete electrical fault-finding and repairs on PLCs and electrical automation equipment.
  • Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on production machinery.
  • Operating a production line to ensure minimal downtime and high quality.
  • Set up and fine tuning of machines for optimal productivity.
  • Work with high-speed manufacturing equipment, understanding production demands.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing.
  • Become involved in continuous improvement initiatives and project work.
  • Support planned maintenance and changeovers.
  • Work closely with maintenance, engineering and production teams.

 

What You Will Bring: 

  • A-Grade Electrical License with electrician qualification.
  • Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, packaging or automated production environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with an interest in PLCs.
  • Ability to operate and optimise complex machinery.
  • Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.

 

What you’ll love when you join us:

  • Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a set half-time roster across day and night shift.
  • 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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