Automotive Electrician

Strathfield Car Radios; Strathfield; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PS and ES Corp Pty Limited t/as Strathfield Car Radios is seeking a skilled Automotive Electrician to join our team in Australia.

You will inspect vehicles, diagnose faults, install and service lighting and in-vehicle electronics, and perform wiring for aftermarket equipment in conventional, hybrid and electric vehicles. Australian citizen or permanent resident required.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• 1 year minimum experience as an Automotive Electrician or related field

Responsibilities

• Examine and inspect motor vehicles to detect faults in electrical and electronic systems and isolate faults prior to repair.
• Operate test equipment to diagnose faults and verify repairs.
• Repair or replace wiring and electrical components to restore system function.
• Diagnose charging and starting system faults and replace alternators, starters, batteries.
• Install and service vehicle lighting and in-vehicle electronics, and aftermarket equipment.
• Plan and install custom wiring for aftermarket equipment using manufacturer diagrams.
• Remove panels to access wiring, modules and connectors and reassemble after work.
• Service electrical components in conventional, hybrid and electric vehicles.
• Perform diagnostic, repair and installation work on marine electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Vehicle electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Education

AQF Certificate III

AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Job description

PS and ES Corp Pty Limited t/as Strathfield Car Radios is currently looking for a skilled and qualified Automotive Electrician to join our team

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Examines and inspects motor vehicles to detect faults and malfunctions in their electrical and electronic systems, and isolates the source of the fault prior to commencing repair work.
• Operates specialised test equipment to diagnose electrical and electronic faults, and to verify correct system operation following repair.
• Repairs and replaces faulty wiring, electronic components and renews defective parts such as fuses, globes , switches, restoring affected systems to manufacturer-equivalent standard.
• Diagnose vehicle charging and starting system faults, and replaces failed alternators, starter motors, voltage regulators and batteries as required.
• Installs and services vehicle lighting systems, and replaces defective lamps, fuses, switches and associated lighting circuitry.
• Installs and configures in-vehicle electronic and audio equipment, and connects components to the vehicle's power supply to manufacturer specification.
• Installs a range of auto electrical accessories in motor vehicles, including security, navigation, camera, communications and 4WD-related electrical equipment.
• Plans and installs custom wiring for aftermarket equipment, interpreting manufacturer wiring diagrams to ensure compatibility with the vehicle's existing electrical system, and selecting appropriate circuit protection.
• Removes vehicle panels and electrical parts to reach wiring, control modules and connectors for diagnostic, repair or installation purposes, and reassembles vehicle trim on completion.
• Performs equivalent diagnostic, repair and installation work on marine electrical systems.
• Services and maintains electrical components in conventional, hybrid and electric vehicles, observing applicable safety procedures.

You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to apply.

Skills and Qualifications:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Experience:

• 1 year minimum experience as an Automotive Electrician or a related field.