Maintenance Electricians (Day Shift)

Chobani; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free Chobani products while onsite

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Chobani Australia is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for day shift at our Dandenong South site to support plant reliability and maintenance programs.

The role centers on development and training of key manufacturing staff during projects and commissioning, leading electrical project solutions with third-party contractors, and driving continuous improvement in quality, cost, delivery and safety.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of work and commissioning experience in a high-speed manufacturing plant
• GMP, HACCP, Quality/Food Safety Management and ISO Certification knowledge
• Food or Dairy experience (2–3 years)
• Process control/instrumentation and SCADA systems experience
• MS Office Suite proficiency

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plant reliability and maintenance programs
• Train manufacturing staff through projects and commissioning phases
• Coordinate with third‑party equipment suppliers/contractors and act as technical reference with the Project Manager
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to deliver improvements in quality, cost, delivery and safety

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Manufacturing plant

SCADA systems

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Tools

Mex CMMS

Job description

• Location 453 Hammond Rd,Dandenong South, VIC, 3175,Australia

Every fridge tells a story. This one is ours - and it's getting bigger.

Chobani Australia was formed in 2011 following the acquisition of Gippsland Dairy, alongside the Chobani brand. Guided by our belief that food can be a force for good - and our purpose, Good Food For All - we make Chobani and Gippsland Dairy yoghurt in Dandenong South, focusing on food that's delicious, nutritious, natural and accessible.

We're building the next chapter of growth - investing in major site upgrades and new capability to meet demand and deliver on our aspiration: in every fridge, everywhere, every day.

Chobani is a place for people who like pace and ownership. We keep standards high, back people to stretch, and hire for attitude. If you set goals, deliver, learn fast and keep raising the bar, you'll feel right at home here.

Requirements

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth at our Dandenong South site, Chobani is looking for Maintenance Electricians for Day Shift (6.00am - 6:00pm) The role will be accountable for assisting in the development and implementation of plant reliability and maintenance programs .

The role is responsible for the development and training of key manufacturing staff through the project and commissioning phases to ensure plant efficiencies and quality targets are met within the agreed time lines.

The Electrical Technician has a key role within projects to manage third party equipment supplier/ contractors and to act as a technical reference point in conjunction with the Project Manager for development of core processes and scoping of electrical project solutions.

The role will act as an electrical technical resource for the business and lead continuous improvement initiatives which deliver improvements in quality, cost, delivery and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Ideally to be successful in the role you'll have:

• 5 - 8 year work and commissioning experience in a high speed manufacturing plant environment
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Quality/Food Safety Management and ISO Certification
• Food or Dairy experience at least 2 - 3 years
• Experience in process control/instrumentation and SCADA systems, understanding of electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Experience in using Mex or similar CMMS software
• Competence and hazard awareness within an industrial process industry and advantage
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electrical Technician looking to play a critical role in driving plant reliability, optimising performance, and supporting a high-performing production environment. You'll thrive in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting, contributing to cutting-edge automation and continuous improvement initiatives, while advancing your career with one of Australia's most loved brands.

WHY JOIN CHOBANI?

Career development and progression opportunities. Exposure to major site upgrade and capital projects. Supportive team environment and strong safety culture. Free onsite parking. Free Chobani products whilst onsite. Health and wellbeing initiatives. Reward and recognition programs.

Summary

At Chobani, social responsibility is in our DNA and that means you will be joining an organisation that is constantly seeking to make a difference for the community, people, and planet. Chobani offers excellent work life balance, free parking and yoghurt whilst onsite, a wellbeing program and a great rewards and recognition program.