Maintenance Electrician

Benefits

• Opportunity for exposure to cutting-edge equipment
• Annual wage rate increases 
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Access to our internal Employee Assistance Program that offers free, private and confidential counselling for you and your household
• Free product to take home each week
• Great workplace culture

Job Summary:

Provide electrical support to the Lactalis - Harvey Fresh site to ensure equipment reliability through effective troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

Please note that this position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, across 2 days, 2 nights and 4 consecutive days off. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Preventative Maintenance: Conducting scheduled maintenance on processing, packaging, and cooling/heating systems to prevent breakdowns and improve equipment reliability. 
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on a wide range of equipment, including machinery, control wiring, and motors, often under time pressure. 
• PLC & Automation Systems: Installing, programming, and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and other automation systems used in complex manufacturing processes. 
• Electrical Installation & Maintenance: Performing installations and repairs of electrical systems, conduit, and components up to 415 volts, as well as maintaining complex electrical connections. 
• Technical Documentation: Reading, interpreting, and updating electrical schematics, prints, and technical drawings. 
• Safety & Compliance: Adhering strictly to safety policies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, JSAs, Risk Assessments, permits to work and WHS/OHS regulations. 
• Collaboration: Working with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, implement process improvements, and provide technical assistance. 
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of work performed, parts used, and electrical system modifications. 
• Use of Diagnostic Tools: Operating various electrical test equipment, including multimeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, and meggers. 
  

About You

• Trade Qualification 
• Advanced problem solving including root cause analysis (5 Why’s)
• Knowledge of PLC programming preferred
• Sound knowledge of hazards and emergency procedures
• Knowledge of high-speed equipment (FMCG)
• Previous experience as an industrial electrician
• 3-5 Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment- preferably within Food and Beverage Industry

WE ARE LACTALIS AUSTRALIA

We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world's largest producer of dairy goods.  We span over 94 countries, 250 production sites and 80,000 employees. At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,200 passionate employees, working closely  and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.

Pillar brands such as Harvey Fresh, Pauls, Jalna, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

 To Apply

If you are confident that you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role, please submit your application, including your current resume by selecting ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.

Note: Selected candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical.