Maintenance Technician at KION Group

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Fault Finding, Mechanical Aptitude, PLC Troubleshooting, Control System Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Equipment Audits, Electrical Repairs, Mechanical Maintenance, Improvement Opportunities, Reading Schematics

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician (Industrial Electrician) to support a highly automated customer site in Mulgrave. This is a fixed-term role through to August 2026, working night shift on a rotating 12-hour roster (7 shifts per fortnight, including some weekends). You will provide preventative maintenance and breakdown support across industry-leading automation equipment including Cross belt sorter, conveyors and racking, helping minimise downtime and improve system reliability. We offer: WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU • Fitness Passport (family access included) • 9% discount on Medibank corporate health plans • 25 days annual leave per year • Supportive team culture and employee benefits WHY WORK FOR DEMATIC? This is an exciting time to join Dematic. We are proud to design, build, implement, and support automated system solutions for warehouses, distribution centres, and production facilities. We live on the cutting edge of technology and industry and are a global leader with 11,000 employees worldwide and over 800 employees in Australia and New Zealand. Tasks and Qualifications: WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON • Electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs • Preventative maintenance and equipment audits • PLC, drives and control system troubleshooting • Replacement of electrical components (contactors, relays, field devices) • Mechanical maintenance including belts, bearings, chains, motors and gearboxes • Identify and implement improvement opportunities ABOUT YOU – WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR • Unrestricted Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence • Certificate III in Electrotechnology (or higher) • Proven experience in industrial maintenance environments • Strong electrical fault-finding skills with mechanical aptitude • Understanding of PLCs, VFDs, HMIs and industrial controls • Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics • Current Australian driver’s licence and reliable transport Desirable: • PLC experience (Siemens S7 / SCADA – training provided) • Automation or conveyor systems experience • CMMS experience (MEX preferred) HOW TO APPLY If you would like to apply for the above position, please click on the 'Apply for this job' button and submit your resume. For more information visit: www.dematic.com Dematic is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, promotion, training etc. and in accordance with federal and state legislation, Dematic Pty Ltd (Dematic or the Company) promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician will provide preventative maintenance and breakdown support across highly automated equipment, including cross belt sorters and conveyors. The role involves electrical and mechanical fault finding, repairs, and implementing improvement opportunities.