Maintenance Technician - Floater role (Automation Support)
Maintenance Technician – Automation Support (Floater Role)
Join a global leader in warehouse automation | 24/7 Rotating Shift Roster | Flexible Leave Coverage
Are you an experienced Industrial Electrician with a passion for automation and technical excellence? We’re looking for a hands-on, proactive Maintenance Technician – Floater to support our customers' automated systems through high-quality preventative and corrective maintenance. This unique position offers a variety of challenges and the opportunity to work across shifts in Brisbane, providing essential coverage during planned leave periods.
As part of our collaborative and safety-driven team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that high-tech automated systems continue to operate at peak performance.
What you’ll be doing
- Provide technical support during breakdowns, shutdowns and all preventative maintenance activities.
- Complete scheduled CMMS tasks within the assigned timeframes.
- Perform maintenance and repairs in accordance with OEM standards.
- Support the training of recent technicians on SSI SCHAEFER’s automated products.
- Collaborate with international helpdesk and internal departments to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Identify and recommend asset improvements and design solutions.
- Assist with continuous improvement and update maintenance records accordingly.
- Log unplanned work and parts usage accurately in CMMS and recommend inventory level adjustments.
- Build strong working relationships with our customer’s operations teams.
- Actively participate in team meetings to improve efficiency and performance.
- Always promote and adhere to a safe work environment.
What you’ll bring
- Trade-qualified Industrial Electrician with at least 2 years' experience in the automation or materials handling industry.
- The ability to fill in for Day, Night & Weekend shifts.
- Strong working knowledge of PLCs, VSDs, sensors and control systems.
- Experience using CMMS.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and manuals.
- Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working independently or in a team.
- Ability to diagnose and repair mechatronic faults quickly and safely.
- Excellent customer service focus and clear communication skills.
- Familiarity with AS3000 wiring standards.
- Electrical Workers Licence (mandatory).
- Experience in PLC & VSD fault finding/programming.
We are a global leader in intralogistics and automation solutions, committed to innovation, quality and continuous improvement. At SSI SCHAEFER, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values safety, development and technical mastery.
What can I earn as a Maintenance Technician
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📌 Maintenance Technician - Floater role ( Automation Support)
🏢 SSI Schaefer
📍 Brisbane City