Electrical & Printer Assistant

SUMMARY:
Our client, a Food Manufacturing company in Westmead, seeks an Electrical & Printer Assistant to support the electrical and maintenance teams with basic fault finding, routine maintenance, and production equipment assistance.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Assist qualified Electricians/Technicians during breakdowns and repairs.
• Perform basic tasks such as cable preparation, connections, and fitting components.
• Under supervision, check sensors, switches, fuses, and simple control circuits.

• Support preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks: panel cleaning, tightening terminals, inspecting components, and labelling.
• Assist with lubrication schedules and visual inspections of motors, cables, and electrical components.
• Complete simple checklists and report abnormalities.

• Assist with cleaning printer heads and basic fault finding.
• Conduct daily/weekly equipment checks.
• Support OEM technicians during on-site visits.

• Help route and secure cables, trunking, conduit, and trays.
• Assist with mounting sensors, junction boxes, DB accessories, and other devices under supervision.
• Maintain neat wiring and installations as guided by senior staff.

• Assist mechanical technicians with basic tasks.
• Identify whether issues are mechanical or electrical and report accordingly.

• Assist in checking electrical connections to solenoid valves, pressure switches, and sensors.
• Trace pneumatic and hydraulic lines alongside electrical cables under supervision.

• Participate in on-the-job training.
• Develop understanding of basic electrical principles, safe work practices, pneumatics, and PLC awareness.
• Learn to read basic electrical diagrams and equipment manuals.

• Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and report hazards immediately.

• Care for tools, equipment, and test instruments; return items after use.
• Keep work areas, panels, and stores organized.
• Assist with basic documentation, including job cards, checklists, and stock requisitions.

• Follow instructions from Electricians and Technicians.
• Maintain punctuality, attendance, and a learning-focused attitude.
• Communicate clearly and ask questions to build understanding.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and components.
• Mechanical aptitude and curiosity about machines.
• Awareness of pneumatics and PLC input/output concepts.
• Ability to use hand tools safely.
• Attention to detail, neat workmanship, and pride in work.
• Good communication, teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics & Physical Science OR
• N2 / N3 in Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or related field OR
• Technical/Electro-Mechanical college background with basic electrical knowledge.

Experience

• Basic industrial experience preferred.
• Candidates must have experience in an FMCG environment
• Prior exposure to maintenance, electrical, or mechanical work (even vacation or part-time) is beneficial.

Additional Requirements

• Strong safety awareness and compliance with EHS rules.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and attend call-outs as part of development.
• Physically capable of performing maintenance tasks.
• Willingness to undergo medicals, background checks, and aptitude assessments.