Electrical Technician
- Drive tactical improvement projects through PLC optimisation.
- Provide technical support to asset management, operations, and maintenance teams.
- Critically analyse manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities.
AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!
AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.
Working with key Maintenance & Operational teams, this role drives tactical improvement projects through PLC optimization to de-bottleneck and delivering maximum returns to the business through enhancing leading-edge technology capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and maintain fit for purpose Electrical Control Systems and Infrastructure.
- Act as subject matter expert for the electrical department.
- Provide technical support to asset management, operations, and maintenance teams.
- Critically analyse manufacturing processes to identify the opportunity for improvement.
- Ensure an ongoing focus on lifecycle product costs, process efficiency, and innovation.
- Work with operations personnel to lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis and Investigations.
- Provide coaching to team members to increase overall capability of the team
About You
- You are confident working in a manufacturing, maintenance or process improvement environment.
- You hold a qualification in Electrotechnology or Electrical Engineering.
- You can plan, coordinate and deliver projects to agreed outcomes.
- You communicate clearly and can work collaboratively with maintenance, production and operational teams.
- You are proactive, improvement-focused and comfortable leading investigations and identifying practical solutions.
- You demonstrate a genuine commitment to health, safety, care and creating a harm-free workplace.
Why Join AKD?
- Join a values-led organisation with a strong focus on safety, care and continuous improvement.
- Play a key role in improving the performance of major manufacturing operations.
- Work closely with experienced maintenance, production and leadership teams.
- Contribute to practical projects that improve safety, efficiency, reliability and quality.
- Be part of a business that supports a simple, action-oriented “can do – make it happen” culture.
This is a permanent full-time position with a promising future. If you have commitment, energy and are motivated to make a difference, please click ‘Apply’ below and attach your resume and cover letter.
Applications close: 16 October 2026
Note: Pre-employment drug and alcohol, along with functional capacity testing, may be required.
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