Field Service Technician - Tamworth Area (Automation)

Location: Tamworth area, New South Wales, Australia; daily travel to customer sites required

Company

hirify.global develops reverse vending and bulk processing technology to support clean-loop recycling across Australia.

What you will do

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, cleaning, and servicing on automated recycling equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, automation, sensor, network, and communication system faults.
• Install and commission reverse vending machines and bulk processing systems at new customer sites.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify improvements to uptime, reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Complete service reports and document maintenance activities and fault resolutions.
• Provide technical support and customer service while collaborating on product and process improvements.

Requirements

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated, mechanical, electrical, or industrial equipment.
• Understanding of software and hardware integration, with good network diagnostic skills.
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to fault-finding.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role and follow safe work methodologies.
• Valid driver's licence, good driver history, and willingness to travel throughout the service area are required.
• Availability for a rotating roster including one in three weekends is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with electronic PCBs and connectors, AC/DC and stepper motors, single- and three-phase systems, conveyors, ultrasonic sensors, CAN bus, automation, pneumatic systems, and wired or wireless communications.

Culture & Benefits

• Purpose-driven work supporting sustainability and local communities across Australia.
• Supportive, diverse, and close-knit team environment.
• Development opportunities within a clean-loop recycling market leader.
• Work van, eTag, fuel card, laptop, mobile phone, and work tools supplied.
• Driver history report, police check, reference checks, and pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing are required.