Genfac Plastics Pty Ltd – Dandenong South, VIC
Full-time | $75,000 – $78,000 per annum | 38 hours per week
Applications close: 5 October 2025
About Us
Genfac Plastics Pty Ltd is a proudly Australian-owned manufacturer of high-quality, sustainable food packaging solutions. Since 1983, we have been a trusted partner to the food and beverage industry nationwide, producing an extensive range of recyclable, food-grade containers, cups, plates, and cutlery. Operating from our state-of-the-art automated facility in Dandenong South, we combine innovation, reliability, and environmental responsibility to deliver packaging solutions that meet the highest industry standards.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our technical and maintenance team. This is a hands-on, full-time position that plays a critical role in supporting the smooth operation of our automated moulding and packaging machinery. Working under the supervision of the Process and Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring production line efficiency, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous technical improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Set up and adjust moulding machines during product changeovers to optimise tooling, temperature, and pressure settings.
* Perform maintenance and repairs on injection moulding machines, robotic systems, conveyors, and packaging stations.
* Support preventative maintenance scheduling by identifying and logging parts for replacement.
* Collaborate with toolmakers and die setters to install and validate tooling components.
* Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults to minimise production interruptions.
* Assist with the installation and upgrade of machinery, ensuring safety standards are met.
* Work closely with production and quality teams to resolve product deviations and ensure compliance with food safety requirements.
* Contribute to process improvement projects, including energy efficiency monitoring and automation upgrades.
About You
* Formal qualifications in mechanical engineering technology, mechanical manufacturing, or a related discipline.
* Strong hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
* Familiarity with plastic injection moulding, tooling changeovers, and automated production systems is highly regarded.
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, follow technical procedures, and work effectively in a fast-paced production setting.
* Commitment to workplace safety, food safety, and quality standards.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary range of $75,000 – $78,000 per annum.
* Stable, full-time employment (38 hours per week).
* Opportunities to work with cutting-edge automated manufacturing systems.
* A supportive team environment with strong company values of innovation and sustainability.
How to Apply
If you are a proactive and skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician looking to join a leading manufacturer with a reputation for quality and innovation, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to by 5 October 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Relocation assistance
* Salary packaging
Education:
* Bachelor Degree (Required)
Experience:
* Mechanical engineering: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person