Industrial Electrical Technician

Job Description

Kickstart Your Career with Watties!

Are you looking to grow your career in Maintenance? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for an Electrical Technician to join our Tomoana team, based in Hawkes Bay.

The Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Perform electrical breakdown repairs, preventative and corrective maintenance on production and site equipment.

• Diagnose and repair faults on motors, sensors, safety systems, and industrial controls.

• Install, maintain, and calibrate electrical equipment and machinery.

• Record labour, work orders, and parts usage in CMMS (e.g., Mainpac).

• Support predictive maintenance and condition monitoring activities.

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, and automation systems.

• Support commissioning and integration of new control systems and equipment.

• Ensure electrical drawings and schematics are accurate and updated.

• Advantageous: Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or equivalent PLC software experience.

• Apply safe isolation and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures at all times.

• Adhere to Food Safety, Quality, and regulatory requirements (including MAF).

• Identify hazards, participate in risk assessments, and escalate as required.

• Contribute to sustainability targets through efficient energy, water, and waste use.

• Work closely with fitters, technicians, engineers, and production staff to ensure minimal downtime.

• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and project teams for electrical and control support.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including problem-solving sessions.

• Provide training and guidance to apprentices when required.

About you:

• NZ EWRB Registered Electrician with current practising licence.

• Industrial electrical experience, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing.

• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.

• Knowledge of sensors, machine timing, safety systems, and automation.

• Computer literacy (MS Office, CMMS, PLCs, SCADA).

• Ability to work independently and in a team under pressure.

• FMCG or manufacturing industry experience.

• PLC/automation software knowledge (Rockwell or equivalent).

• Experience with predictive maintenance and continuous improvement.

• Mechanical aptitude to support minor tasks where required.

• NZQA Level 4 Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

• LOTO certification (or willingness to complete within first month).

• Current, clean NZ Driver’s Licence.

• Works well both independently and in a team.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Ability to perform manual handling and physical work.

• 'Can do' attitude; strong alignment with company values; ability to work hands-on, unsupervised, and meet deadlines; ability to participate in callouts; commitment to ensuring production line availability and efficiency.

• Ability to effectively plan and manage through change within large enterprise organizations

• Ability to support a continuous operation (24 hours, 7 days per week)

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand – with full working rights

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're passionate, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our job advertisements early.

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Location(s)

Tomoana

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.