Automation-Driven Industrial Electrician

Kiwi Lumber Group; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Production bonus

Retention bonus for first year hours

Ongoing training and development

Medical insurance (optional)

Staff Referral Scheme - $1000

Job summary

Kiwi Lumber Group seeks a fully registered electrician to lead electrical maintenance on site within our industrial facility. You will work with a team and contractors to ensure production flow and automation support, diagnosing faults and implementing corrective actions.

Ideal candidates will have strong planning skills, sound analysis, and excellent communication. Experience with mechanical/control systems and PLCs is essential. Competitive hourly rate with production bonuses is offered.

Qualifications

• Fully registered electrician with industrial/manufacturing experience.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical/control and PLC systems.
• Ability to plan, diagnose and implement electrical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and execute electrical maintenance.
• Eliminate breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Diagnose root causes of faults and recommend fixes.
• Coordinate and perform administrative duties.
• Sequence and tune machine centres.

Skills

Self-motivated

Lateral thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Planning

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Electrician (NZ)

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Kiwi Lumber Group seeks a fully registered electrician to lead electrical maintenance on site within our industrial facility. You will work with a team and contractors to ensure production flow and automation support, diagnosing faults and implementing corrective actions.

Ideal candidates will have strong planning skills, sound analysis, and excellent communication. Experience with mechanical/control systems and PLCs is essential. Competitive hourly rate with production bonuses is offered.