Job Description

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

Multi-Color Corporation manufactures labels for some of the biggest FMCG brand names found on supermarket shelves, bars, restaurants, and hotels globally. We also produce premium-quality labels for high-profile brands in the pharmaceutical, durables and home & personal care sectors. Given the fact our labels are applied to wine, spirits, beverage & soft drinks bottles, food packaging, bathroom products, medicine containers, white goods, and automotive products, it is likely that you will put your hands on our labels on a daily basis. It is our labels that identify, promote, and help sell our customer’s products! With 109 manufacturing sites, and 12,000+ employees, we are the Global #1 for prime labels.

About the role

We are looking for a skilled, trade-qualified Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our engineering and maintenance team at MCC Auckland. This is a hands-on role in a busy manufacturing environment, focused on maintaining and improving the reliability of our printing presses, production machinery and associated equipment.

You will work across electrical, electronic, control and electro-mechanical systems, helping minimise downtime and keep our operation running safely and efficiently. You will join an experienced team of tradespeople where practical problem-solving, teamwork and continuous improvement are valued. Candidates with a dual electrical/mechanical background or Millwright qualification are particularly encouraged to apply.

Working hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Working hours are scheduled between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. Occasional call-outs may be required.

Your duties

• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical faults on printing presses and production equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and equipment reliability improvements.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, variable-speed drives (VSDs), servo systems, motors, sensors, machine controls and safety circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and equipment manuals
• Install, commission, modify and upgrade machinery, electrical systems and control equipment
• Work closely with production operators and the wider maintenance team to resolve issues quickly
• Identify recurring faults, investigate root causes and recommend practical improvements
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, parts usage and time reporting
• Monitor critical electrical and electronic spare parts and arrange replenishment
• Follow all health, safety and isolation procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

About You

• NZ EWRB Registered Electrician with current practising licence (essential)
• Trade-qualified Electrician or Millwright (dual-trade highly valued)
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance, fault-finding and repair in an industrial environment
• Strong diagnostic skills with industrial machinery and electrical control systems
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation
• Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong commitment to health and safety and quality workmanship

Experience that will set you apart

• Industrial electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing, FMCG, packaging or printing.
• Hands-on experience with PLC fault-finding, automation, servo drives, VSDs, motors, sensors and machine safety systems.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programmes and root-cause problem-solving.
• Familiarity with computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience installing, modifying or commissioning industrial machinery and control systems.

You don’t need to be an expert in every system. We value strong electrical fundamentals, practical fault-finding ability, a willingness to learn, and the initiative to get to the root of a problem.

The Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Free onsite parking
• Health & wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development opportunities locally and across the global MCC network
• Employee referral rewards
• Recognition programmes
• A values-driven, inclusive, and supportive culture

Apply now

Are you Interested or know someone who could be? Let them know! If you don’t quite meet all of the criteria, but feel you can make a difference at MCC, we encourage you to submit your application. If your CV includes qualifications, work history, skills, experience, no need to also provide a cover letter.

Diversity & Inclusion

At MCC, we believe what makes us unique, makes us better. We embrace & care deeply about creating a workplace where our people feel valued & empowered. We are committed to providing an environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly & with respect. We consider our people our best asset & understand the importance of bringing different perspectives. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity/expression or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We encourage & welcome all genders, people of disability, first nations people, LGBTQI+ community, refugees & people from culturally & linguistic diverse backgrounds to apply.