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Electrician - Ballarat PFP - FXT

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Ballarat, Victoria
Mid level
Ballarat, Victoria
Mid level
This role involves troubleshooting and repairing electrical faults, maintaining fixed plant equipment in a food manufacturing environment, and working on a rotating 12-hour shift. The Electrician will interpret diagrams, liaise with personnel, and adhere to safety protocols.
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Position Title: Electrician - Ballarat PFP - FXT
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Position Location: Ballarat
Requisition ID: 34638
*** 12 MONTH FIXED OPPORTUNITY ***
If you are a team orientated Electrician with proven experience and skills, we would love to hear from you.
Your experience working on fixed plant and equipment in the food manufacturing industry is advantageous. This role will require your proven background in preventative and breakdown maintenance, combined with good troubleshooting skills and the ability to work autonomously will be highly regarded.
You must have the ability to be able to establish a rapport with management within the business and building ongoing relationships will be an essential part of this role.
We are looking for applicants who are available to work on a 12 hour rotating shift.
If you are willing to aim high and able to demonstrate your technical expertise, these roles are for you.
Key duties and responsibilities:

  • Interpret electrical diagrams.
  • Liaise with maintenance and production personnel.
  • Use SAP as the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Assemble and install electrical distribution and control equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults on plant and equipment.
  • Test, replace and calibrate sensors and instrumentation
  • Install and setup variable speed drives.
  • Use PLC programs to diagnose faults.
  • Assist in the training of others.
  • Understanding of all site policies, including Occupational Health & Safety, Hygiene, Food Quality and Code of Conduct
  • Follow and adhere to Procedures and Work Instructions
  • Work a 12 Hour Shift Rotating Roster
  • Observe Good Housekeeping practices / 5S practices


Requirements:

  • Victorian A class electrician
  • Current First Aid Level 1


Preferred:

  • Industrial Electrical experience
  • High Voltage Switching.
  • Allen Bradley PLC qualifications and experience
  • Operate Elevated Work Platforms (Scissor Lift, etc)
  • Continuous process manufacturing experience.
  • Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Food Manufacturing Experience
  • SAP experience


Behaviours:

  • Positive attitude
  • Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
  • Ability to present information effectively
  • Time aware and able to work to/ meeting deadlines. Excellent time keeping skills
  • Able to work well under pressure
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • Ability to work well individually and in a team


McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Employee Privacy Policy
Job Family: Manufacturing; Engineering & Technical
Division: ANZ
Department: Ballarat Plant Maintenance
Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat
Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.

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Electrician
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