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!