Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Position Overview

Join the Electrical and Maintenance team at PPG’s Clayton facility as a Maintenance Technician, where your contributions are vital to ensuring continuous availability of our high-quality products for our customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform repair, modification, and installation of equipment to keep the facility running efficiently.
• Identify and carry out necessary maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, aligning and adjusting parts, as well as calibrating equipment.
• Conduct troubleshooting, testing, repair, and replacement of machinery components.
• Execute preventive maintenance and repair work on various equipment and systems.
• Analyze equipment failures, including preventive and unexpected maintenance needs.
• Assess and suggest equipment enhancements to boost availability, performance, and output quality.
• Document equipment changes and maintenance methods through detailed technical reports.
• Read and interpret basic electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Undertake all troubleshooting-related operations on equipment.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs diligently.
• Accurately maintain records and produce reports as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous industrial maintenance mechanic experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or comparable sectors.
• Preferred experience in working in hazardous environments.
• Strong aptitude for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated background in manufacturing operations and plant maintenance.
• Familiarity with industrial production and utility equipment operation is an advantage.
• Effective communication skills are essential.

About PPG

PPG is committed to protecting and beautifying the world through leadership in innovation, sustainability, and color. We support diverse markets including industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction. At PPG, we are customer-focused, proactive, agile, and continuously improve for excellence while fostering a passionate, diverse, and safe workplace.

Additional Information

This is a full-time permanent role located onsite at the Clayton plant, Victoria, Australia. Compensation and benefits are competitive and influenced by various factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. We uphold equal opportunity employment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of personal characteristics. Adjustments for disabilities are available upon request.

PPG uses AI tools to enhance the efficiency of the recruitment process; however, AI does not make hiring decisions.