At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep production running smoothly with electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Company: Leading food manufacturer in Auburn with a strong engineering team.
- Benefits: $55/hr + 30% night shift loading, plus premium overtime rates.
- Other info: Permanent night shift with significant overtime and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a stable company and work on modern equipment with great pay.
- Qualifications: NSW Electrical Licence and experience in food or manufacturing sectors.
The predicted salary is between 55 - 55 $ per hour.
A leading food manufacturing company based in Auburn is looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join its established engineering team on a permanent night shift. This is a great opportunity for an experienced industrial electrician who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with significant overtime available at premium rates.
The Role
- Working as part of the night shift maintenance team, you will be responsible for keeping production running safely and efficiently, including:
- Electrical fault finding and breakdown repairs across production equipment
- Preventative and planned maintenance on manufacturing and packaging machinery
- Troubleshooting PLCs, sensors, motors, VSDs and control systems
- Responding to breakdowns quickly to minimise production downtime
- Supporting equipment upgrades, installations and continuous improvement projects
- Working closely with production and maintenance teams to maintain plant reliability
- Completing maintenance activities in line with food safety, quality and WHS requirements
About You
- We're looking for a qualified electrician with:
- NSW Electrical Licence
- Previous maintenance experience within food, FMCG, beverage, packaging or manufacturing
- Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting ability
- Experience working with automated production equipment
- Knowledge of PLCs, VSDs, motors, sensors and control systems
- A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and reliability
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions during breakdown situations
- Strong commitment to safety and food manufacturing standards
What's On Offer
- $55/hr + 30% night shift loading
- Approx. $142k + Super
- Significant overtime available
- Premium overtime rates
- Permanent night shift Monday to Friday roster
- Stable position with an established food manufacturer
- Opportunity to work on modern production and packaging equipment
- Long-term career stability and progression
If you're an experienced Maintenance Electrician looking for a well-paid permanent night shift role with plenty of overtime, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing food manufacturing operation in Auburn.
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