Maintenance Electrician - Afternoon Shift
Lyka is an Australian founded pet wellness company that’s shaking up an outdated industry and paving the way for happier, healthier pets. We’re on a mission to do just that, starting with nutritionally balanced, wholefood meals delivered direct to doors around Australia. Our vision is to create multiple nutritional products, adding disease prevention meals and supplements, and expand into new markets. Currently, we have a team of 250+ pet-obsessed people, dedicated to building the next generation of technology and products to empower pet parents to take control over their pet’s wellbeing.
Our Mission
The time we share with our pets is being cut short. At Lyka, we take a preventative, holistic and personalised approach to pet care, looking at the full picture including diet, lifestyle and environment. We create nutrition plans unique to each pet to help them not just live longer, but live well. Our mission is to increase the lifespan of dogs and cats.
The Role
As our Maintenance Electrician - Afternoon Shift (Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm), you’ll be pivotal to the success of our manufacturing plan, delivering safe and compliant products. Working in line with production schedules, you’ll ensure all maintenance work orders are completed on time, in full, and to the required quality, safety and environmental standards, following all procedures regarding machine reliability and maintenance. You will also develop and enable fellow asset care team members, along with the manufacturing frontline team, in conducting basic autonomous maintenance tasks.
Responsibilities
- Provide support and back up to the Maintenance Supervisor as required
- Understand basic machine troubleshooting across the manufacturing process
- Comply with current Australian Electrical standards and Statutory Regulations
- Perform maintenance and asset care records review and any associated ERP or other CMMS transactions with regards to electrical reactive or preventative / planned maintenance
- Contribute to compliance with the asset care / preventative maintenance schedule, ensuring all work orders within remit are completed on time, in full and to the required quality, safety and environmental standards
- Ensure maintenance and asset care tasks are in accordance with Lyka quality standards, including processing raw materials into WIP and finished goods, including HACCP requirements
- Monitor and safely dispose of process waste materials relating to the maintenance and asset care team as required
- Support a high-level working environment in adherence to all appropriate SHEQ standards
- Coordinate, assist and learn from OEMs / trades / contractors where necessary
- Participate in continuous improvement activities as required
- Support a cohesive, flexible and goal-focused culture aligned with Lyka’s values
Requirements
- Trade qualified as an Electrician and Licensed to A Grade in Victoria
- 2+ years\' maintenance experience outside of a recognised apprenticeship, in an automated food processing environment
- Experience with modern automated production sites including utilities and building assets such as refrigeration systems, boilers, air compressors and trade waste systems
- Experience in ERP systems and ISO Quality Systems, HACCP and GMP environments is an advantage
- Experience implementing a preventative maintenance program (FMECA or similar) is highly desirable
- IT skills and ability to analyse data
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to build relationships with internal and external clients
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; strong organisational and prioritisation skills; able to handle emergencies and troubleshoot calmly
- Flexibility regarding working hours, including responding to emergencies
- Self-motivated and reliable team player with a commitment to human safety, food safety and customer service
- Australian working rights and residence in Australia
Benefits
- Work in a fast-growing start-up with opportunities to contribute to hyper-growth and hands-on learning
- Growth and Development: annual budget for personal development as Lyka grows
- Work for a sustainability-focused company; Lyka aims to be carbon-negative and plastic-negative
- Diverse, talented team from different backgrounds
- Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave top-up
- Wellbeing support for mental and physical health
- Support for pet parents: flexible arrangements for new pets, pet-friendly offices, and related benefits
We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams
Lyka is an equal opportunity employer devoted to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. If you require support or access accommodations, please advise us at the time of application.
Application questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Do you have working rights for Australia?
- What are your working rights in Australia?
- What are your salary expectations (per annum before superannuation)?
- What is your notice period/availability to commence recent employment?
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📌 Maintenance Electrician - Afternoon Shift
🏢 Lyka Wellness
📍 City of Greater Dandenong