Maintenance Electrician (Casual) - UlverstoneIn Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company’s core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot’s Global Food business.In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood.Culture and BenefitsAt Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:Respect for ResourcesSpirit of InnovationPassion for PeopleWe embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.About Our RoleAn exciting casual opportunity exists for a suitably experienced and qualified Maintenance Electrician to join our high-performing maintenance team at our Ulverstone facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Area Manager, the role will provide electrical support to our large scale production operations and will work a variety of days across a Mon - Fri (07:00-15:30) roster.With a base hourly rate of $46.77 (incl 25% casual loading) + overtime opportunities (where applicable), this is a rare vacancy for those looking to demonstrate a high degree of competency in the electrical field.What You Will DoReporting to the Maintenance Area Manager, duties will include (but are not limited to the following):Assist with maintenance, preventative and breakdown electrical tasks throughout our intake, process and packing departments at our facilityEnsure site plant and equipment is maintained per the maintenance schedule whilst maintaining safety and maximising production requirementsPLC, automation and electrically controlled systems fault finding, programming and connectionsWork with robotic packaging equipmentWork in conjunction with other on-site trades (mechanical fitters + contractors) to ensure work orders are completed to a high standardParticipate in continual improvement processesApply operational standards and proceduresAbout YouPossess a 100% commitment to safety in the workplaceHold a current Tasmanian Electrical licence (mandatory)Availability during the week Monday-Friday (07:00-15:30)Demonstrated diagnostic, fault finding and troubleshooting skillsExperience with fixed plant electrical worksExperience in safety & quality systems and proceduresAbility to read and interpret schematics (advantageous)Minimum 3-5 years demonstrated maintenance experience within an FMCG industry plant (highly desirable but not essential)Possess a high level of both written and verbal communication skills in addition to time management skillsIntermediate user of Windows-based systems and CMMS experienceAbility to work proactively whilst unsupervised whilst also being able to contribute to a team environmentWillingness to undergo a pre-employment medical incl. urine based drug & alcohol screeningThe PerksFully supplied and laundered uniform + boots + PPESupportive team environmentIncome Protection InsuranceOn-site canteenOn-site parkingPlease click the "Apply" button to submit your covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up to date resume (must include 2x work related referees). Please note, you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal.APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 12th DECEMBER - Simplot reserve the right to commence recruitment activities prior to advert closing date.Job Requisition ID: 20554Location(s): GF Plant - UlverstoneCountry: AustraliaSimplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com
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