Automation Electrician (Robotics & PLC) – Hands-on, Travel
Work Initiatives
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Job summary
Work Initiatives is seeking an Automation Electrician – Robotics & PLC in Clayton, VIC to join the projects team. You will build electrical panels, wire field wiring for robot cells, set up and program robots/PLCs, and commission systems on site both locally and overseas.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will support electrical design, collaborate with suppliers, and provide technical support across branches, sales and customers.
Qualifications
- A-grade electrical licence (essential)
- PLC programming experience (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron or similar)
- Exposure to robot setup and programming (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa or similar)
- Experience in automation, machine building or industrial controls
- Familiarity with Australian machinery safety standards
- Able to work independently and travel interstate and internationally
Responsibilities
- Build and wire electrical control panels and do the field wiring for robot cells and automation systems
- Set up robots and program robots and PLCs
- Support the electrical design and documentation for projects
- Install and commission systems on site, locally and occasionally overseas
- Work with suppliers on components, lead times and cost
- Give electrical and programming input in sales concept and project timing meetings
- Provide technical support to branches, sales and customers
Skills
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Job description
Work Initiatives is seeking an Automation Electrician – Robotics & PLC in Clayton, VIC to join the projects team. You will build electrical panels, wire field wiring for robot cells, set up and program robots/PLCs, and commission systems on site both locally and overseas.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will support electrical design, collaborate with suppliers, and provide technical support across branches, sales and customers.
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