Position Title:
Electrical Control Technician - Smithton
Position Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID:
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We are seeking an experienced and driven Electrical Control Technician to join our Maintenance Team at Smithton.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role is responsible for providing technical support, diagnosing and repairing faults in electrical and control equipment, and contributing to process improvements and new projects through the development, modification, installation and commissioning of electrical control systems and PLC programs.
Key Responsibilities
Program and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), SCADA, and communication systems
Oversee site-wide electrical systems, ensuring compliance with local standards and regulations
Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support operational efficiency
Utilize Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking and planning maintenance activities
Identify, source, and procure electrical and control equipment as required
Design and implement plant improvements and modifications to enhance productivity
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults in plant electrical and control systems
Test, install, and calibrate transducers and actuators
Install and configure variable frequency and servo drives
Support the training and development of Electricians and Apprentices
Safety and Compliance
Adhering to Work Health & Safety (WH&S;) policies, including safe lifting protocols
Following established procedures and work instructions




Maintaining good manufacturing practices and food safety standards
Mandatory Qualifications And Skills
Current A Class Electrical License
Electrical Trade Certificate
Background in continuous process manufacturing
Desirable Qualifications
Proven experience and/or qualifications in Allen Bradley PLC systems
Proficiency in RSLogix programming
Experience with Beckhoff, Siemens, and Omron systems
About You
Demonstrated commitment to health and safety practices
Strong analytical and problem‐solving abilities
Excellent communication skills
Ability to demonstrate leadership and customer focus, with a collaborative approach
Capable of working independently and within a team
This is a unique opportunity for self‐motivated professionals seeking advancement into a senior maintenance role. We encourage you to contribute to our maintenance leadership team and help drive operational excellence.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family‐owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Job Family:
Manufacturing
Location(s):
AU - Australia : Tasmania : Smithton || AU - Australia : Recent South Wales : Lisarow || AU - Australia : New South Wales : North Sydney || AU - Australia : New South Wales : Sydney || AU - Australia : Other : Reference job description || AU - Australia : Queensland : Brisbane || AU - Australia : Queensland : Morningside || AU - Australia : South Australia : Adelaide || AU - Australia : South Australia : Penola || AU - Australia : Tasmania : Hobart || AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat || AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne || AU - Australia : Western Australia : Perth
Company:
McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.
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📌 Electrical Control Technician - Smithton
🏢 Mccain Foods
📍 Smithton