Night Shift Electrician — PLC & Automation Expert

Kraft Heinz; Hastings; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social events

Site gatherings

Career progression

Free parking

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Hastings, NZ seeks a Shift Electrician to join the maintenance team on a night shift (10pm–6am) at King Street. You will perform planned and unplanned maintenance, support minor projects, and provide electrical expertise across production lines.

Key duties include PLC programming, wiring motors, troubleshooting sensors, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while driving improvements and reporting on job activity on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• EWRB licence required
• FF Trade qualified
• Experience in food/beverage industry preferred
• Experience in a similar role desired
• Good written communication skills
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication with production and technical teams
• Able to follow procedures and processes
• Certified in LOTO or willing to undertake training within first month
• Basic computer skills required

Responsibilities

• Carrying out breakdown repairs, preventative & corrective maintenance on equipment to achieve world class line reliability and efficiency.
• Install, maintain and repair industrial electrical equipment, machinery and systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues, particularly with three phase motors, sensors and automation equipment.
• Maintain automation systems.
• PLC programming.
• Wiring motors and troubleshooting sensors.
• Ensure all work meets H&S standards as well as all other regulatory requirements.
• Support Production Departments and Site Services including troubleshooting, training and continuous improvement.
• Liaison with and support to other Maintenance team members.
• Work within the Mainpac system inputting labour and creating work orders.
• Contribute to achieving sustainability targets through efficient use of resources.
• Demonstrate role model behavior in following company Health and Safety policy.
• Work with PLCs, VSDs, HMIs and other automation gear.

Skills

EWRB licence

FF Trade qualification

Food/beverage industry

Previous similar role

Strong written communication

Positive attitude

Independent work

Team player

Procedures & processes

LOTO training or willing

Basic computer skills

Education

NZQA Level 4 Electrical Engineering + EWRB

Experience in similar field

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company in Hastings, NZ seeks a Shift Electrician to join the maintenance team on a night shift (10pm–6am) at King Street. You will perform planned and unplanned maintenance, support minor projects, and provide electrical expertise across production lines.

Key duties include PLC programming, wiring motors, troubleshooting sensors, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while driving improvements and reporting on job activity on the shop floor.