Maintenance Electrician

RPR Trades; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Access to advanced tools

Résumé du poste

RPR Trades in Melbourne's western suburbs seeks a skilled Maintenance Electrician for our FMCG facility. You will maintain PLCs and automated machinery, troubleshoot electrical systems, and support preventive maintenance to keep production lines running smoothly.

The role requires experience with Siemens, Omron, and Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs, plus strong safety practices. Residency in Australia is required; a licensed electrician or technical certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an industrial or production electrician in manufacturing or packaging.
• Expertise in working with PLC systems such as Siemens, Omron, and Allen-Bradley.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, motors, and control systems.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical issues in production equipment and systems, including PLCs and automated machinery.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals to identify and resolve issues.
• Support installation, upgrade, and modification of electrical systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to improve system reliability and reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company protocols.

Connaissances

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical fault finding

Teamwork

Communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical license or technical certification

Outils

Siemens PLC

Omron PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

VFDs

HMI

Description du poste

Excellent Opportunity! Our client who is the market leader in the packing industry is seeking to appoint a Maintenance Electrician for their FMCG facility in Melbourne's western suburbs.

Position Overview:

The Production Electrician will play a vital role in maintaining state-of-the-art equipment, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment to keep our production lines running efficiently. This role involves collaboration with the maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime and uphold the highest safety and operational standards.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training in advanced technologies.
• A supportive and innovative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge tools, equipment, and facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical issues in production equipment and systems, including PLCs and automated machinery.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on state-of-the-art electrical systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Work with and troubleshoot PLC systems, including Siemens, Omron, and Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to identify and resolve issues.
• Support the installation, upgrade, and modification of electrical systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to improve system reliability and reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations, including OSHA and company protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, parts used, and system status.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to maintain production schedules.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Proven experience as an industrial or production electrician in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Expertise in working with PLC systems such as Siemens, Omron, and Allen-Bradley.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, motors, and control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and program PLCs (basic programming experience preferred).
• Familiarity with VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and best practices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or electrician license preferred.

Please note that you need to reside in Australia to be considered for this position.