Our Co-operativeFonterra's strength is in the collective | Te Matapuna 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.About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahiWe 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 koeYou 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 programmingStrong communication, problem solving and analytical skillsAn ability to remain calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detailExperience with Allen Bradley systems for PLCs as well as SQL database maintenance would be beneficialIdeally 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 FonterraOur 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.Sound good to you? Come join our whanau and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together. T?tou t?tou. #J-18808-Ljbffr
