Electrician Job in Visy, Australia

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we’ve grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

The Opportunity

Visy Board offer unique, fully integrated, forward thinking closed loop packaging solutions that align with customer and industry needs. Having maintained a huge market share, we are certainly leading the way.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be part of a high performing team responsible for the maintenance and repair of plant and equipment. While PLC experience is not required, we welcome candidates with an interest in developing these skills. You’ll have the chance to work alongside a skilled team to learn the ins and outs of automated systems.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively prioritize activities, responding to breakdowns and undertaking preventative maintenance.
• Installing wire and conduit for newly installed and existing equipment such as conveyors, programmable controllers, converting and corrugating machinery.
• Replacing faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches & motors, position sensing devices such as proximity switch timers, scanners, and photo electric devices.
• Diagnosing and repair/replace faulty electronic components such as printed circuit boards.
• Look for efficiencies and ways to continuously improve our ways of operating.

What you will bring to the team:

• A full Electrical license with a background in electrical applications and manufacturing process experience.
• Willingness to learn about PLCs and automation systems; we’re looking for someone motivated to grow and develop in this area.
• Experience working in a fast paced, high-volume environment while maintaining the required safety standards.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a “get the job done” approach every day.

What you’ll love when you join us:

• Access to a range of health, wealth, and lifestyle services and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.
• Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company.