Maintenance Technician

About The JobWe have a fantastic vacancy for a strong Maintenance Technician to join our state-of-the-art production facility in Balclutha within a versatile team.
In this role, you will take ownership of maintenance, autonomous maintenance training staff, training of engineering staff, spare parts criticality analysis, and spare procurements.
You will also assist with project work to enhance plant capability and efficiency.
Reporting to the Technical Lead, you will ensure maximum production quantity, quality, and compliance while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.This is a permanent full-time position working a rotating shift of 2 days, 2 nights and 4 off.You willContribute to the achievement of a zero-harm workplace through active participation in health and safety programs.Ensure high levels of awareness and understanding of all relevant health and safety policies and procedures.Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance.Keep accurate records and documentation, including booking parts out of the store and accounting for time spent on tasks in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).Assist the Maintenance Planner and Technical Lead to execute the maintenance plan and keep track of progress.Act with a sense of urgency in dealing with incidents causing production downtime or wastage.Coordinate engineering and electrical contractors to assist with maximizing plant uptime and minimizing costs.Train production staff in basic maintenance tasks like lubrication and center lining.Manage and optimize the preventive maintenance for critical assets to ensure the preventive maintenance plan adds value and remains cost-effective.Identify equipment failure modes and help the Technical Lead and Maintenance Planner review the PM plan periodically.Help with the rollout of new technology on-site for preventive maintenance or condition monitoring.Take the lead on troubleshooting complicated issues and arrange for backup support from contracting and automation companies.About YouIdeally, you will have:At least a Trade Certificate (Advanced trade preferred).Experience in the dairy industry is preferable.A high level of fault-finding ability and the capability to work and make decisions without supervision.Good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as a team player.Technical expertise in pneumatics, PLC, correct fitting procedures for rolling element bearings, instrumentation, pumps, valves, steam equipment, and computer literacy.The ability to make sketches/drawings of parts for plant improvements and repairs.Knowledge of CMMS, preferably SAP.The ability to write SOP documents.About UsThe way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it's all up to you.
Working here, you'll need to enjoy a fast-paced environment, and it can get a little challenging.
But it's packed with opportunities.
You'll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as Karicare, Aptamil, Cow & Gate, Milupa, Nutricia, and Dumex, and we guarantee that you can just be yourself.Always looking to bring the outside in to continuously improve our ways of working as well as our Danoners' day-to-day experience, we have been awarded Winner of the 2020 Employer of Choice awards through the NZ HRD Awards.Be innovative and entrepreneurial, and the impact you could make might just amaze you.
Join our movement for a healthier world.
One Planet One Health BY YOU.Located in the beautiful vista of Greenfield, just 20 minutes from Balclutha in the South Otago region, the Danone Nutricia NZ spray-drying plant employs state-of-the-art European technology to manufacture and package high-quality nutritional powders.
Our farm-fresh quality NZ milk is collected, delivered, and processed daily, ensuring only the best for our consumers.
Our operation prides itself on delivering the finest food and ingredients to help stand by the consumers of our products.Danone is an equal opportunities employer.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.
If you require any assistance during the recruitment process because of a disability, please enclose details within your application.WE OFFERAn opportunity in one of the most successful health food companies in the world, with a high level of people and plant investment in the booming infant formula industry.The ability to make a difference in our society through Specialized Nutrition.Endless possibilities to develop and accelerate your career.Competitive remuneration, annual bonus scheme, relocation assistance, free health & life insurance, annual health check & flu vaccination, fresh fruit every day, 4% Kiwisaver contribution, and so much moreProving yourself in this role could lead to future opportunities within Danone both locally and abroad.
We support our employees to take ownership of developing their careers within Danone and encourage moves across (as well as within) our varying functions and businesses.
We are passionate about developing and growing our team of leaders, and that could soon include youHow To ApplyOpportunities like these don't come around often, so if this sounds like you – get in quick
We will assess applications as they are received.Please note that only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
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