Maintenance Electrician - Afternoons
FMCG Manufacturing
Monday to Friday | Afternoons
Hourly rate: $60 phr – $65 phr + 15% afternoon shift surcharge
Location: Smithfield
We are partnering with a growing FMCG manufacturer that has recently commissioned a new, state‐of‐the‐art production facility. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking Maintenance Electricians / Dual Traders to join their site‐based maintenance team.
These are excellent opportunities to work on modern packaging and processing equipment, with strong long‐term stability and development potential as the site continues to expand.
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for both electrical and mechanical maintenance across high‐speed FMCG production lines.
* Electrical and mechanical breakdown fault‐finding
* Preventive and corrective maintenance
* Electrical troubleshooting on automated packaging equipment
* Mechanical repairs including motors, gearboxes, conveyors and drives
* Supporting production to minimise downtime
* Assisting with new equipment commissioning and site improvements
* Ensuring compliance with WHS, LOTO and food safety standards
* PLC fault finding
Equipment You'll Work On
* High‐speed packaging machinery
* Conveyors, motors, drives and gearboxes
* Sensors, control panels and industrial electrical systems
* FMCG processing and handling equipment
* PLCs
* Drives
About You
* Trade qualified Electrician (dual trade or strong mechanical skills highly regarded)
* Background in FMCG or food manufacturing preferred
* Strong electrical fault‐finding capability
* Comfortable performing hands‐on mechanical maintenance
* Experience working on packaging and automated equipment
* Safety‐focused with a proactive and team‐oriented approach
* Good understanding of PLC systems and drives
What's On Offer
* Brand‐new manufacturing site with modern equipment
* Stable, full‐time roles with consistent shifts
* Competitive hourly rates with shift loading
* Supportive site leadership and maintenance team
* Long‐term career growth as the site expands
How to Apply
If you're a skilled Maintenance Fitter looking for a long‐term career move with outstanding growth potential, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact ClaudioGratino on 0450 395 180 for a confidential discussion.
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