Electrician

NH Foods Australia; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools & PPE supplied

Discounted meat onsite

Employee Assistance Program

Structured training & coaching

Job summary

NH Foods Australia is seeking a full-time Electrician to support rotating Monday–Friday shifts. You will perform electrical repairs, install/commission new equipment, and help develop preventative maintenance to maximise production. Driver’s license and transport are required due to limited public transport. PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a tradesman.
• QLD electrical work license.
• Experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Prior experience with PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Experience in manufacturing/continuous operation, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repairs and maintenance to applicable standards.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Identify potential plant improvements to maximise productivity.
• Develop and oversee preventative maintenance systems.

Skills

SCADA systems

Communication

Independent work

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Task scheduling

Education

QLD electrical work license

Tools

PLCs

Instrumentation

Control systems

Job description

Opportunity

We are recruiting for a full-time Electrician capable of working rotating Monday – Friday shifts and dedicated to completing electrical repairs and maintenance to applicable standards. As an Electrician, you will assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, proactively identify potential plant improvements, and oversee the development of preventative maintenance systems to maximize productivity.

Due to the lack of public transportation, a valid driver’s license and personal transportation are required.

What skill are we looking for?

• Understanding of SCADA Systems.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong emphasis on planned preventative maintenance systems.
• Able to perform tasks in a safe and timely manner.
• Capable of task scheduling for timely repairs and maintenance

What experience are we looking for?

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a tradesman.
• QLD electrical work license.
• Experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Prior experience with PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Experience in manufacturing/continuous operation, and preferably in the food manufacturing industry.

Why choose us?

• Stable employment with a company that is a leader in the food production industry
• All tools required for the role, including uniform and PPE, will be supplied
• Discounted meat through our onsite butcher shop
• Employee Assistance Program
• We support your development by providing structured training and coaching.