Maintenance Electrician Technician
Cimpress
Job Description
Join Vista at our state-of-the-art Deer Park manufacturing site and become a vital part of a team that prototypes world-class products. Our production floors feature some of the most advanced technology in modern manufacturing. Within this innovative environment where teamwork and diverse thinking helps us solve exciting problems, our manufacturing teams are a great place to take your career to the next level.
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and safety-conscious Maintenance Electrician to join our dynamic production team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the proactive and reactive electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of our industrial printing presses, finishing equipment, and associated plant machinery. You will play a vital role in ensuring maximum uptime, efficiency, and safety within our fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What you’ll be doing
Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on a wide range of industrial electrical systems, including:
- Digital printing presses (e.g., HP Indigo, Ricoh, Kornits, wide-format printers)
- Finishing equipment (e.g., cutters, binders, laminators, folders, trimmers)
- Conveyor systems and automated material handling equipment
- HVAC electrical systems, air compressors, and other ancillary plant equipment
- General factory electrical infrastructure (lighting, power distribution, switchboards)
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify complex electrical faults quickly and efficiently to minimise production downtime.
Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
Execute electrical installations, modifications, and upgrades to plant machinery and control systems, ensuring compliance with AS/NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules) and other relevant Australian Standards.
Conduct routine inspections, testing, and tagging of electrical equipment in accordance with WHS regulations.
Implement and adhere strictly to Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and other safe work practices.
Collaborate effectively with Production Operators, and Engineering teams and external Technicians to support continuous improvement initiatives, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and equipment reliability.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance activities, repairs, parts used, and equipment history using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Proactively identify potential electrical issues, recommend improvements, and contribute to the development of maintenance schedules.
Assist with the commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
Participate in a roster for after-hours emergencies, if required, to support 24/7 operations and being flexible to work in night shifts as per business requirements.
Must-have
- At least five years in work experience in a maintenance role
- Current ‘A Grade’ Electrical license is must
- Recognised trade certificate in a relevant electrical/electronic trade
- Advanced degree or additional certification in process control a plus
- Lean training and experience preferred
- Worked or supervised electrical, electronics and process control maintenance
- Installations experience
- Able to read electrical block diagrams, schematics as well as PLC ladder logic
Preferred
- Experience in manufacturing, print, production or a similar operational environment
- Experience using CMMS or equivalent systems
- Experience with trouble shooting machines and onsite infrastructures
- Permanent opportunity in a stable manufacturing operation
- Strong team environment with a focus on safety, pace and accountability
- Opportunity to grow your leadership capability in a global business
- Recognised in the AFR Top 10 Best Places to Work