• Seeking a qualified Electrician to maintain automated production equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, control panels, and pneumatic equipment.
• Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

About the Role

A well-established food manufacturing business is seeking a qualified and proactive Maintenance Electrician to join its maintenance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, fast-paced facility where you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of production operations.

As part of the maintenance team, you’ll be responsible for electrical maintenance, breakdown response, and installations across automated production lines. This is a hands-on role that offers variety, autonomy, and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems and electrical/pneumatic control systems
• Install, commission, and modify equipment, including control panels, switchboards, and wiring
• Assist with fault finding on instrumentation and weighing systems
• Provide immediate response to equipment breakdowns
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, electrical standards, and permit requirements
• Supervise apprentices and support broader team activities when required

About You

• Fully qualified Electrician with a current NSW Electrical License
• Proven experience in an industrial or FMCG environment (preferred but not essential)
• Strong problem-solving skills in fault finding and troubleshooting
• Familiar with PLC systems, control valves, and pneumatics
• Ability to read and produce electrical drawings
• Basic welding skills (Oxy, MIG/TIG with stainless steel) desirable

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Grace Wills at gwills@sharpandcarter.com.au