Maintenance Electricians - Night Shift

Chobani; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Chobani Australia is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for the night shift (6.00pm - 6:00am) at the Dandenong South site. The role focuses on breakdown response, fault finding, and preventive maintenance to support production targets.

You will work as an electrical resource, understanding yoghurt manufacturing processes and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across quality, cost, delivery and safety.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plant reliability and maintenance programs.
• Respond to breakdowns with high quality fault finding and planned maintenance.
• Assist in understanding manufacturing processes within yoghurt plants.
• Act as electrical resource and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support improvements in quality, cost, delivery and safety.
• Collaborate with team to drive productivity and accuracy.

Skills

SCADA systems

Electrical schematics & P&IDs

Process instrumentation

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Tools

CMMS software (Mex or similar)

Job description

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 yogurt 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.

About the role

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

This role is specifically shift based with a strong focus on breakdown response, high quality fault finding, preventative and planned maintenance to support the production roles in achieving their shift production targets.

The role also has clear accountability to understand manufacturing processes within yoghurt plants and will assist in key electrical maintenance activities.

The role will act as an electrical resource for the business and take part in 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.

Our team have a flexible, can-do attitude with a willingness to help others in the team and are empowered to be proactive, take initiative to solve problems and have a continuous improvement mindset. You'll discover plenty of chances to move up the career ladder with tons of room for future growth. Plus, you get to team up with a bunch of friendly and welcoming CHO-peeps in a company that genuinely values your skills and passion.

Note: You will have ongoing working rights in Australia, and you must make a direct application to be considered for the role.