Maintenance Electrician
VisyMaintenance Electrician
Job no: 50009080
Work type: Full Time
Location: Brisbane
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, recycling and remanufacturing. We believe materials are not truly recycled until they’re made into something new—and it all starts with Visy Recycling. As Australia’s largest recycler, our extensive network of recycling operations is integrated with our manufacturing sites. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging.
As a Maintenance Electrician, you'll be integral to ensuring our plant runs efficiently with minimal downtime. You’ll perform preventative and reactive maintenance on a wide range of equipment, ensuring that it's safe, compliant, and operational. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and based at our Gibson Island site, you'll also support continuous improvement projects and actively manage spare parts and inventory.
What you'll do:
- Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance to minimize unscheduled downtime.
- Use our Computerised Maintenance Management System (IFS) to record work history and manage follow-up work requests.
- Execute electrical maintenance in line with safety regulations and operational targets.
- Collaborate in maintenance planning and contribute to process improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase reliability.
- Participate in lean manufacturing maintenance activities such as 5S and root cause analysis (RCA).
- Work closely with the site maintenance team and external suppliers to maintain high operational standards.
What You Will Bring:
- Relevant experience maintaining equipment in a fast-paced, process-manufacturing/ industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of PLCs, motor control, and fault-finding, with hydraulic systems experience.
- Knowledge of CAD software for interpreting and modifying electrical schematics is essential.
- Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for managing maintenance tasks and records.
- Electrical Certificate III/IV in Electro Technology Electrician (Qld).
- Electrical Fitter and Electrical Mechanic licenses.
- Confined Space and Working at Heights certifications are advantageous.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Mechanical aptitude and logical problem-solving abilities.
What you’ll love when you join us:
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join Visy to be part of our journey to create a more sustainable world.
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history
check.
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that
embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.
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