Maintenance Electrician

at  Visy

Job no: 50057197
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney - West
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.
We are a global leader in recycled PET (rPET) and recycled HDPE (rHDPE) production and packaging. We take 92,000 tonnes of plastics each year and make approximately two billion plastic containers and preforms.
Our unmatched scale and capability with proven expertise and state-of-the-art facilities guarantees supply. Our nine plastic manufacturing sites includes Australia’s first and largest food-grade recycled plastics facility in Smithfield, New South Wales. Our expertise and infrastructure have allowed us to manufacture 100% rPET bottles and Australia’s first 50% recycled plastic milk bottle. An independent comparative lifecycle analysis shows Visy’s recycled plastic slashes water and greenhouse gas emissions by nearly two thirds.

THE ROLE:

Based in Smithfield, this role reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be part of the reliability team, supporting production of our busy plant.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Be reactive to breakdowns minimising downtime
• Carry out routine checks and planned preventative maintenance to maintain productivity of machines
• Assist in mechanical/electrical fault finding, troubleshooting and repairs
• PLC/SCADA experience with Siemens
• Update and maintain data records on works carried out
• Use continuous improvement to ensure optimal safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Uphold and adhere to company policies and procedures in Environmental, Health and Safety and HACCP.