Experience in food manufacturing or Company: edp australia pty ltd
Position: Service Technician
Location: Mooroopna, Victoria
Reports to: Service Manager
Date: May 2025

Company Overview

Founded in 1947, edp australia pty ltd is a proudly family-owned business based in Mooroopna, Victoria. We are a market leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of innovative packaging and palletising machinery for the fresh produce industry. Our advanced automation solutions and technical innovation continue to drive exciting growth across our product range and services.

Role Objective

As a key member of our highly experienced and dedicated service team, the Service Technician will apply broad expertise across electrical and mechanical disciplines to deliver outstanding support to our customers. This hands-on role involves the installation, maintenance, servicing, and technical support of a diverse portfolio of machinery—from standalone fruit baggers to fully automated grading, packing, and palletising lines.

The successful candidate will need to work both independently and as part of a team, often travelling interstate (including at short notice) to meet customer needs across a range of facilities, from large, automated operations to small family-run packhouses.

Key Responsibilities

· Plan, assemble, test, and commission a variety of machinery and automation systems.

· Provide ongoing technical support and maintenance services to clients.

· Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and mechanical faults efficiently.

· Support new installations and upgrades of machinery on-site.

· Maintain strong communication with clients and internal teams.

· Represent edp with professionalism and a commitment to excellent service.

Note: Experience with reading, writing, downloading, and manipulating PLC programs is highly desirable, though not essential.

Skills & Experience

· Certificate III in Electrotechnology or Mechanical Fitting and Turning, or a 4th-year apprentice in either trade.

· Current Victorian driver’s licence (essential).

· Forklift licence (desirable).

· Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities produce packing environments preferred.

· Practical, hands-on approach with a strong technical aptitude.