Maintenance Electrician – Food
- Maintain and repair electrical systems across processing, packaging, refrigeration and production equipment.
- Carry out preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance, including PLC, motor control, VSD and instrumentation fault finding.
- Support plant reliability and improvement work while following food safety and workplace safety standards.
Maintenance Electrician | Up to $57/hr + OT + Super | Rotating roster | Beef processing facility
Maintenance Electrician | Up to $57/hr + OT + Super
Take your maintenance career to the next level with a leading beef processing facility. This is a hands-on role for a skilled Maintenance Electrician who enjoys fault finding, improving plant reliability, and working within a fast-paced production environment. With excellent hourly rates, consistent overtime opportunities, and long-term job security, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
What’s on Offer?
– $50-$57/hr + Overtime + Super (based on experience)
– Rotating 3-week roster covering AM, Day & PM shifts
– Average 40-hour work week with additional overtime available
– Stable full-time employment with a well-established operation
– Supportive maintenance team and modern processing equipment
– Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults across processing, packaging, conveying, refrigeration, and production equipment to minimise downtime.
- Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability and operational efficiency.
- Assist with PLC fault finding, motor control systems, VSDs, instrumentation, sensors, and automation equipment.
- Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, efficiency, energy reduction, and equipment performance.
- Complete maintenance reporting, inspections, and shutdown works while ensuring compliance with food safety and site standards.
- Work closely with production and maintenance teams to deliver safe and efficient outcomes across the facility.
About You
- Current A-Grade Electrical Licence
- Previous experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, meat processing, packaging, or industrial environments
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities
- Experience working within preventative maintenance systems
- A proactive attitude and commitment to workplace safety
Apply Today If you’re looking for a rewarding role offering excellent rates, overtime, and long-term career stability, we’d love to hear from you.
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