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September 6, 2024
Fonterra
OTHER
Automation Technician- Eltham Bridge St
General Information
Date Published
06-Sep-2024
Advertising Ends
19-Sep-2024
Country
New Zealand
Location
Taranaki
Role Type
Engineering
Work Type
Permanent
ID#
9673
Position Description
Our Co-operative
Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini
We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.
As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.
When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.
About us | Ko wai mātou
Fonterra Oceania is our newly formed entity that merges the Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia operations, aimed at enhancing our competitive position in the trans-Tasman dairy market. The integration of Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia builds on similarities to outperform the competition, create scale and synergies, and will strengthen our competitive edge. This role will join a team that helps to build an even stronger trans-Tasman dairy business with reach across Oceania and beyond.
About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi
We are looking for an Automation Technician to support our Eltham Bridge St site, where you will be responsible for supporting our automation and control systems. Reporting to the Engineering Manager at Eltham and a dotted line to the Group Automation & Control Manager at Takaanini, you will sit within an ever-changing industry where we need to ensure our systems are fresh and effectively monitored and running smoothly. This role will give you lots of variety and exposure, where you will work across BAU maintenance as well as projects and some strategic technology initiatives.
Day to day, you will be based at site where you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the hardware and software of the control systems to ensure high availability and reliability of manufacturing plant to site. You will be involved in PLC and HMI coding and programming, as well as fault finding and attending breakdowns.
Working Monday to Friday during the day, this is a fantastic opportunity to play an integral part of achieving our Oceania technology initiatives while having an excellent work life balance. If you are looking for a role where you can add value to control systems, manage projects throughout the full lifecycle, and work across hardware, software, and networks, this is an opportunity not to be missed!
About you | Ko wai koe
You will be a natural relationship builder and be able to work with the wider business to understand pain points and needs while effectively putting in place initiatives to ensure our control systems are running to optimal capacity. You will be a strong automation technician with high proficiency in process automation and machine coding, ideally with familiarity in manufacturing systems.
We want to hear from you if you have:
- Proven hands-on automation experience working in PLC and HMI control systems and programming
- Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills
- An ability to remain calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail
- Experience with Allen Bradley systems for PLCs as well as SQL database maintenance would be beneficial
- Ideally have a Tertiary or Trade Qualifications in engineering, electrical or similar discipline.
Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?
At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.
The benefits of life at Fonterra | Te ora i Fonterra
Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.
To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers
Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.
Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let’s solve for better, together. You, me, us together. Tᾱtou tᾱtou.
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