Add expected salary to your profile for insights.Come and work for an Australian owned and operated business that's been around for 170 years!We are looking for a Maintenance Electrician to work with our team located in Altona.HSK Ward Group is an Australian-owned and operated company who has been trusted for six generations! As a consumer, you will know us as McKenzie’s.McKenzie’s provides essential ingredients to create precious food memories to savor with family and friends. You’ll find our ingredients in major and independent retailers.In the Foodservice and Industrial environments, you may know us as FTA Food Solutions.FTA Food Solutions is a major supply-chain solutions-based importer and distributor of food products for the Australian, New Zealand and export markets.About the roleWorking 6am to 4pm Monday – Thursday - the Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems and equipment within the facility. This role involves troubleshooting mechanical issues, performing routine inspections, and ensuring that all machinery operates efficiently and safely.Key responsibilities:Perform routine maintenance on mechanical systems, PLC, drives etc. and equipment including bag forming machines, shrink tunnel machinery, capping mechanisms, conveyor belts and fans, within a food manufacturing environment.Experience in PLC is a must with solid understanding of electrical principles, wiring diagrams, and schematics.Experience in time critical breakdown scenarios to ensure challenging production targets are met and equipment optimization is possible.Contributing to the scheduling of maintenance tasks so that time and resources are used in the most efficient manner.Assist with the installation of new equipment and machinery. Ensure all installations comply with electrical safety and operational standards.Work with OEM’s and Contractors to produce safe and cost-effective outcomes of electrical requirements.Conduct regular inspections of electrical systems to identify potential issues before they become critical.Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.Work closely with other maintenance team members and departments to ensure effective communication and problem-solving.Raise and manage all compliance and regulatory required work orders through maintenance management systems.Work through all the work orders raised through maintenance management systems and manage by timely closing off of all requests in the system.Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.Monitor, escalate and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment through Safety Champion.Identify opportunities for process improvements and suggest enhancements to maintenance procedures.Stay updated with the latest industry practices and technological advancements.Other tasks or responsibilities as directed.About youWe’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician with a technical certification or vocational training in electrical maintenance or a related field.More specifically, the ideal candidate will be:Demonstrated experience as a maintenance electrician, preferably in food manufacturing environment.Excellent fault finding and trouble shooting skills, with a solution-based mindset.A continuous improvement approach to all tasks with a can-do attitude.Proficiency in using hand and power tools, and diagnostic equipment.Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.Strong attention to detail, able to track multiple facets of maintenance priorities at any one time.Able to work independently with strong initiative and completer/finisher capability.Solid understanding in health and safety, food hygiene and security standards in a food manufacturing and operations environments.Willingness to work across day shift, night shift, and Saturdays when required.What HSK Ward Group offers…Australian owned and operated business.Flexible and family friendly environment.Opportunity to work with experienced Maintenance professionals.Friendly team that works hard and support one another.Employee benefits and health and wellbeing programs.At HSK Ward it is our mission to be an industry leader in sustainability. We are proudly certified as a carbon neutral organisation under the Climate Active standard and work actively to reduce the carbon footprints of our products. We are committed to ethical sourcing and ensure the integrity of our products through membership to numerous external organisations. We are also dedicated to reducing our waste and embrace circular economy initiatives, where we achieve a 90% recycling rate through innovative waste processing solutions.To applyTo apply for this position, please send your resume in word format by clicking apply.Only applications from Australian & New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and those holding valid visas allowing them to work in Australia will be considered.Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.Your application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a maintenance electrician?Have you worked in a role which requires fault finding experience?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?What's your expected annual base salary?How much notice are you required to give your current employer?Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?How many years' experience do you have as a Programmable Logic Controller Technician?At McKenzie's, we continue a family tradition of supplying generations of Australians with high quality food products. From humble beginnings as a Melbourne grain store in 1852, the McKenzie's of today has grown and evolved into one of the oldest Australian family owned and operated food manufacturers.Our extensive range includes pulses (legumes), grains, baking needs, Bi-Carb Soda, herbs & spices and desserts. For 160 years, Australians have put their trust in the McKenzie's brand. The current Managing Directors are fifth generation descendants of the original owners. Open any pantry door in Australia and chances are you'll find several McKenzie's products.
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