Automotive Electrician - Mackay Based

Southern Cross Industrial Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Southern Cross Industrial Group in Mackay (QLD) is seeking full-time Automotive Electricians for immediate start. Work includes servicing, maintenance and assembly of OEM lighting towers, and machinery in our Mackay workshop.

The role requires Cert III in Automotive Electrical Technology, plus experience with 12/24/48V DC systems and aircon licensing (desirable). You will diagnose faults, make wiring harnesses, install solar systems, complete job cards and reports, and contribute to a hands-on,

Qualifications

• Cert III Automotive Electrical Technology required or equivalent.
• Experience with light or heavy vehicles and electrical systems.
• Current aircon licence is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and conduct fault finding.
• Assemble and manufacture equipment components.
• Install solar and renewable energy systems.
• Perform minor mechanical tasks as needed.
• Air conditioning work and wiring harness installation.
• Prepare bills of materials and complete job cards/reports.

Skills

12V DC systems

24V DC systems

48V DC systems

Air conditioning licence

Education

Cert III Automotive Electrical Technology

Job description

Southern Cross Industrial Group – Mackay QLD

With operations throughout Queensland, we supply the mining, agricultural, and civil works industries with a combination of sales and service. We work together cross-functionally and throughout our different entities, taking a hands-on approach to support each other and our customers. In joining us, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated people who love what we do.

About the Role

We are seeking full-time trade qualified Automotive Electriciansfor an immediate start on servicing, maintenance and assembly of our OEM lighting towers, agriculture/mining and construction machinery in our purpose-built Mackay workshop.

The position will include (but not limited to) the following:

• Diagnosis and fault finding
• Assembly and manufacture of equipment
• Installation of solar and renewable energy systems
• Ability to complete minor mechanical tasks
• Airconditioning work
• Making and installing wiring harnesses, control panels, accessories and relevant equipment
• Managing and organising task related bills of materials
• Completing job cards and reports associated with tasks

The candidate must possess the following:

• A detailed knowledge of 12, 24 and 48V DC systems
• Minimum of Cert III qualification in Automotive Electrical Technology
• Relevant post qualification experience in light or heavy vehicles
• Current aircon licence ( highly desirable )
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Benefits on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing company

Part of the Southern Cross Industrial Group:

Pit Master OEM Division:

• OEM Pit Master LED Lighting Tower Manufacturing.
• OEM Direct to Market Sales, Hire and Servicing Operations
• HydroExcavac Services

Wholesale and Retail Parts Division:

• Auto Electrical Parts, Components and Unimig Welding
• Stand-Alone Power and Battery Sales & Distribution

Southern Cross Tractors Division:

• New Holland agriculture dealership
• New Holland construction
• Wacker Neuson and TGB

Uniform Solutions Division:

• Workwear and PPE
• Corporate branding