Accessory Fitters And Auto Electricians

Mfi Automotive Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MFI Automotive Group is seeking Accessory Fitters and/or Automotive Electricians to join our Pakenham-based team. You will perform both mechanical and electrical fitment on full vehicle builds, including wiring, routing, and tests, working closely with a dedicated group of specialists.

Great opportunity to develop skills across mechanical and electrical assemblies in a busy manufacturing environment. This permanent, full-time role offers weekday hours with some flexibility on start times at our

Qualifications

• Trade qualification not required, talk to us.
• Ability to read build specs and mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to work with 12V/24V electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete full accessory installation including bullbars, canopies, racking systems and service body fitments.
• Install, modify and route 12V/24V wiring looms and harnesses.
• Conduct wiring harness installation, circuit modification and system testing.
• Document all mechanical and electrical work and escalate any safety or quality issues.

Skills

Mechanical installation

Electrical wiring

System testing

Documentation

Tools

Test tools

Job description

Position Title: Accessory Fitters and/or Automotive Electricians

Location: Pakenham, VIC 3810

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (with reasonable flexibility),

Introduction to MFI Automotive Group

MFI Automotive Group is a leading Australian manufacturer and upfitter of specialist vehicles, delivering tailored solutions to emergency services, fleet, and commercial customers nationwide. With our main Factory operations based at Pakenham we are committed to innovation, safety, and operational excellence in everything we do.

Located in Packenham

• Specialised vehicle body builds for emergency services, such as CFA, Rural fire services and SES
• Family-owned business
• Work-Life balance
• Opportunity to broaden your skills

Don't hold a formal trade qualification? Don't worry! We would still like to talk with you!

Position Summary

The Automotive Technician (Electrical & Mechanical) is a dual-skilled role responsible for completing full vehicle fitment, including mechanical installation, accessory fitment and 12/24V electrical installation work. The role requires capability across wiring, system integration, mechanical assembly and accurate execution of build requirements.

Technicians carry out wiring harness installation, circuit modification, system testing, fitting of assemblies, panel removal, and installation of radios, lighting, switching systems, communication equipment and auxiliary electrical systems. The technician works largely independently, completes job documentation accurately, and escalates issues affecting timing, safety or quality.

Key Responsibilities

Full Technical Duties (Mechanical)

Complete full accessory installation including bullbars, canopies, racking systems, tool modules and service body fitments.

Conduct vehicle disassembly and reassembly to access routing paths and mounting locations.

Measure, adjust and fit mechanical components to meet specification and alignment requirements.

Perform minor modifications to components within provided instructions.

Work independently on assigned builds while meeting expected timelines.

Document all mechanical work completed as required.

Full Technical Duties (Electrical)

Install, modify and route 12V/24V wiring looms and harnesses.

Install radios, lighting systems, switches, auxiliary power systems and communication equipment.

Perform wiring tasks including crimping, splicing, heat-shrinking and termination of connectors.

Conduct basic to moderate electrical fault checks using test tools

Complete electrical testing to confirm correct operation of installed components.

Escalate complex electrical diagnostics to an Automotive Electrician or Team Leader.

General

Great team of skilled workers who will support and guide you.

Participate in or contribute to projects or process improvement initiatives.