Industrial Electrician - Apprentice

Company Description

AFFCO is a high-performing

and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904,

AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to

the world.

Based in Waikato, the

agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has

offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises of 11 processing sites

situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top-quality,

sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of

farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated and a proud member

of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood,

and vegetable products.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Apprentice to join our team at AFFCO

Rangiuru. This challenging role provides support to our Trades team in the

electrical maintenance of site machinery and equipment, which also includes

hands-on repairs, project design and project administration.

What you'll be doing

Fault

Finding & Repair: Rapidly diagnosing and repairing faults on

processing machinery, conveyors, packaging lines, and refrigeration

systems.

Preventative

Maintenance: executing scheduled maintenance to prevent breakdowns

• before they happen.
• PLC
• & Automation: Working with PLCs, VSDs, and automated control
• systems to optimize plant efficiency.
• Installations: Assisting
• with the installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
• Safety

First: adhering strictly to Health & Safety protocols and

electrical standards.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following key

requirements for the role:

A

proactive approach that ensures the production departments experience

minimal down time due to maintenance requirements,

Possess

strong time management skill in order to prioritize projects when

required,

A

proactive approach to daily routine with strong organisational skills,

A

strong commitment to upholding health and safety standards,

Strong

problem-solving skills,

Appropriate

qualifications New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade

(Level 3) .

Knowledge

of Industrial communication protocols, such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus

RTU and TCP/IP.

* A

willingness to learn PLC / HMI / programming experience across various

platforms (i.e. Allen Bradley, Schneider).

Additional Information

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for and possess the

motivation and drive to add value to the existing trades team, then please

apply today!

Applicants must have the

legal right to work in New Zealand!