Electrician

Saputo Inc.; Shire of Indigo; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy in work

Learning and development opportunities

Shift loadings and overtime

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a skilled Electrician for our Kiewa site to keep production equipment safe and reliable. You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and contribute to continuous improvement as part of our Maintenance Team.

The role requires an electrical licence, fault-finding skills, and the ability to work on a rotating roster across a 24/7 operation. SAP is used to record maintenance activities and coordinate with the team.

Qualifications

• Current electrical licence with strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or an industrial environment is highly regarded.
• Automation, instrumentation, refrigeration, mechanical or dual-trade experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and make sound decisions.
• Strong commitment to safety, reliability and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working across a rotating roster supporting our 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned and preventative electrical maintenance across production equipment
• Diagnose electrical faults and respond to equipment breakdowns
• Undertake problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Complete maintenance records and work confirmations through SAP
• Work closely with Mechanical Fitters, production and the wider maintenance team

Skills

Electrical licence

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Industrial environment experience

Autonomy

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How you will make contributions that matter:

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Electrician to join our experienced Maintenance Team at our Kiewa site.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll help keep our production equipment operating safely and reliably through planned maintenance, breakdown response, fault‑finding and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete planned and preventative electrical maintenance across production equipment
• Diagnose electrical faults and respond to equipment breakdowns
• Undertake problem‑solving and root cause analysis
• Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Complete maintenance records and work confirmations through SAP
• Work closely with Mechanical Fitters, production and the wider maintenance team

Skills & Experience:

• Current electrical licence with strong fault‑finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or an industrial environment is highly regarded
• Automation, instrumentation, refrigeration, mechanical or dual‑trade experience is advantageous
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and make sound decisions
• Strong commitment to safety, reliability and continuous improvement
• Comfortable working across a rotating roster supporting our 24/7 operation

We’ll support you with:

• A supportive and experienced Maintenance Team with genuine autonomy in your work
• Learning and development opportunities, including potential support towards an additional trade qualification
• Shift loadings and overtime opportunities

All applicants require full Australian working rights at the time of applying. Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.