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Kimberly-Clark

Electrical Technician

Mount Gambier, Australia

Electrical Technician

Job Description

Your Job

Implementing and improving maintenance practices in a facility that creates top-notch products for nearly ¼ of the world's population is challenging work, but it's worth it when you're recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see those essential products being used by your own loved ones each day.

The E-Tech role is predominately an operational role, with time split between operating a production asset, and when required, responsible for carrying out electrical work on shift. They are required to follow the escalation procedure in seeking assistance from the electrical reliability team leaders & engineering group as required.

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In this role, you will be installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical components of machines and assets in our mill facility, in accordance with our reliability strategy and site safety standards. This role is part of Kimberly-Clark's commitment to pioneering and upholding World Class Best Maintenance practices at a global level and applying those standards to safely produce premium Kleenex products right here in Millicent SA.

It starts with YOU.

About Us

People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we're proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love, and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers, and our planet.

Kimberly-Clark (KC) Australia's Millicent Mill is a world class manufacturing facility where we make some our leading brands and have done so for 63 Years!

Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex, Huggies, VIVA, U by Kotex, Poise and Depend, improve the lives of people around the world.

We generously support local not for profit organisations.

Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

As a person, you're a flexible thinker, a motivated fixer - someone who is always taking initiative to solve problems, make things better and respectfully engage others along the journey with you. As an Electrical Technician, you are able to demonstrate your previous Electrical Technician experience, you work best under pressure and you deliver high value to your team by owning issues through resolution, being flexible (in both mindset and practice) and working collaboratively with them toward team goals.

Along with your commitment to delivering high quality products you will:

  • Hold a current Class A Electrical License
  • Be able to demonstrate your Electrical experience in an ever-changing technical environment including networks and site infrastructure.
  • Follow and adhere to relevant processes and procedures
  • Be self-motivated with a strong focus on safety, thoroughness, and team cohesion
  • Have a willingness to learn, be open minded and driven to achieve
  • Hold a current High Risk Forklift Licence (LF) or willingness to obtain prior to employment
  • Help K-C cultivate ideas and refine our understanding of our valued consumers

What's on offer:

Our manufacturing employees are some of our most important workers, our most loyal fans, and our favourite people, so we take care of them very well. We've listed just a few of the many offerings that the successful candidate of this role would enjoy, if hired.

You can expect:

  • A very competitive remuneration package with opportunities for up-skilling and career development
  • To create authentic connections with your team members and supervisors who have a passion to deliver high quality products with a focus on safety
  • To work and learn in a world class facility with leading technology
  • A well-developed training process that includes access to on site trainers and on-the-job training with experienced Technicians
  • Flexible Working Arrangement options
  • Access to free Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Social Club (inc. discount fuel card and one of the biggest family Christmas shows in SA), on site canteen + free gym, and discounted Kimberly-Clark products
  • Paid Parental Leave inc. Dad and Partner Leave

To Be Considered:

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.

In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands, and culture - www.global.kimberly-clark.com/en-au

Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited with as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA!

Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as 'World's Best Employer' 2021, 2022!

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role's country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

It is a condition of employment in this role that you are, and remain, fully vaccinated against COVID19, and agree to provide evidence of your vaccination to us on request.

Primary Location

Australia - South Australia - Millicent

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Client-provided location(s): Millicent SA 5280, Australia
Job ID: KimberlyClark-858431
Employment Type: Other