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. Kinrise is a proudly Australian, family-owned food company on a bold growth journey, creating moments of joy through food Australians know and love. Our promise to our people is Reach for More. It means being part of a team with the courage to aim high, roll up its sleeves and have each other's backs. Here, your ideas make an impact, your effort gets noticed and your growth comes through real opportunities. We're just getting started. If you love a challenge, you'll love working at Kinrise.

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