Position Title: Maintenance Electrician
| Electrical Fitter
Location: Northern Suburbs, Adelaide, SA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $50–$55/hour for Electricians
| Up to $120,000 (based on experience) for Electrical Fitters
About Us Join a leading food manufacturer based in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, providing high-quality products to customers across Australia and internationally. A growing organisation, that prides itself on offering a stable, rewarding work environment with opportunities for career progression, training, and competitive remuneration.
About the Roles
1. A Class ElectricianAs an
A Class Electrician, you’ll be working in a highly automated production environment, focusing on:
- Preventative and breakdown maintenance to minimise downtime.
- Fault finding, with a preference for Omron/Siemens PLC experience.
- Installation, fabrication, and maintenance of machinery, including robotics and variable speed drive systems.
- Ensuring compliance with safety, food safety, and quality standards.
2. Maintenance Electrical FitterAs a
Maintenance Electrical Fitter, your role will involve maintaining and repairing automated equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include:
- Preventative maintenance and routine adjustments on automated equipment.
- Troubleshooting and repairing machinery such as mixers, ovens, conveyors, and motors.
- Workshop and project-based work, including commissioning new equipment.
- Fault diagnosis and timely repairs to minimise downtime.
- Adherence to safety and quality standards.
Skills & Experience:
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Relevant Certification: Full A-Class Electrical Licence or Electrical Trade Qualification (Non-Restricted Electrical Licence required for Electrical Fitters).
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Experience in FMCG: Background in fast-paced, automated manufacturing environments, preferably food production.
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Fault-Finding: Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with automated machinery.
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Teamwork: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
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Mechanical Skills: Exposure to pneumatics, conveyors, motors, and automated systems is highly desirable.
Additional for Electrical Fitters:
- Ability to work independently on workshop repairs (e.g., lathes, mills, welders).
- Project work experience is advantageous.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: $50–$55/hour for Electricians, Up to $120,000 for Electrical Fitters.
- Stability: Long-term, secure roles in Adelaide's leading food manufacturing environment.
- Career Growth: On-the-job training and opportunities for professional development.
- Discounts: Access to a range of company products.
- Lifestyle Benefits: Early finishes on Fridays, annual flu vaccination programs, and long service leave after 7 years.
How to ApplyIf you’re ready to take the next step in your career, click APPLY or contact
Daniel Bryant directly at:
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[email protected]📞
08 8408 9085At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion