Electrical Leading Hand

The Casino Food Co-op is a leading export food processor with production facilities at Casino and Booyong, near Lismore, in the Northern Rivers area of the NSW Far North Coast.

The Co-op has an exciting opportunity within the maintenance department for an Electrical Leading hand to help lead our maintenance team. The role will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and Engineering Services Manager and will be responsible for oversight of their direct team.

We are looking for someone who can: 

• Ensure all plant equipment is maintained, repaired and safe to operate
• Lead and support a team with an effective leadership style
• Liaise with relevant Supervisors and Leading hands regarding maintenance works
• Implement and monitor Company policies and procedures
• Report and review equipment down time and advise outcomes to Maintenance Management
• Review maintenance procedures and schedules and recommend necessary changes
• Scheduling works and leading the team to perform world’s best practices 
• Raise work orders and order parts, equipment and materials as required
• Communicate effectively with all relevant stakeholders
• Assist with production as required
• Provide technical support to the team
• Use and encourage the use of shift reports

Preferred skills:

• Relevant trade certification and experience with: Industrial environment with exposure to PLC’s, VSD’s and Soft starters and electrical maintenance and repairs
• Willingness to undertake further training 
• Previous experience with MEX or a willingness to learn this system to carry out scheduled/ unscheduled maintenance works 
• Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines 
• Thorough understanding of plant machinery and equipment 
• Good computer skills 
• Ability to undertake rotating shift rosters including weekends

To apply for this exciting and rewarding opportunity, please apply online through SEEK or e-mail your resume to ***********@cassino.com.au 

Applications close Monday 18th March 2024