Maintenance Technician

Kinrise is a growing, privately owned powerhouse in Australian food manufacturing with some of Australia’s most loved and innovative brands. We describe ourselves as a ‘start up with scale’ and have a burning ambition to grow our business. Formed in 2018 the Kinrise portfolio covers Biscuits, Breakfast, Baking, Bakery, and Snackfood categories and has 40+ years making iconic Australian food, with a rich Australian heritage that’s grounded in family origins.

We are seeking a highly capable Electrician or Industrial Electrician with strong mechanical aptitude to join our maintenance team on Afternoon Shift. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments and enjoys troubleshooting and improving high-speed automated equipment.

This role would suit someone with:

An experienced Industrial Electrician with PLC and automation skills who is mechanically capable

A qualified Electrician with industrial and automation experience

Background working in FMCG environments, ideally with high-speed packaging or processing equipment

Key Skills & Experience

Electrical & Automation

Unrestricted Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence)

Strong electrical fault-finding capability, including contactors, relays, sensors, and field devices

Experience programming and configuring:

VFDs / drives

Scanners

Electronic control modules

Proven ability to troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems

Solid understanding of industrial controls (PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, instrumentation)

Mechanical & Maintenance

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair both electrical and mechanical faults

Perform preventative maintenance and equipment audits

Hands-on mechanical skills, including:

Lubrication programs

Belt tracking

Replacing bearings, chains, belts, motors, and gearboxes

Experience maintaining mechanical and pneumatic systems

Continuous Improvement & Reliability

Proactively work to reduce downtime, waste, and improve equipment reliability

Identify improvement opportunities through:

Fault investigation

Root cause analysis

Support and participate in maintenance and improvement projects

Demonstrated problem-solving experience within an industrial maintenance environment

Personal Attributes

Strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proactive approach to maintenance challenges

Continuous Improvement mindset

Highly Regarded (but not essential)

Experience using computerised maintenance management systems

Sound Microsoft Office skills

Why Join Us?

Kinrise is a fast paced, agile business that focuses on your talents and challenges you to perform at your best. An opportunity with us would mean:

An opportunity to work with leading Australian-made brands and products

An exciting role in a growing business with a great history and an ambitious growth agenda

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Kinrise is committed to creating an environment that welcomes all, celebrates our diversity in all its forms and fosters an environment of inclusion. We recognise that our unique differences are what sets us apart and how we succeed as a team. We are an equal opportunity employer.