CAT Machinery Auto Electrician — Diagnostics & Repair

Sime Darby; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Competency-based pay rises

Regular salary increases

Health checks

Employee Assistance Program

CAT training

Job summary

Hastings Deering is a leading Caterpillar dealer in Australia and is hiring an experienced Auto Electrician to diagnose, repair, maintain and commission Cat equipment in Mackay, QLD. This is a permanent role, Monday to Friday, offering stable work and the chance to contribute to high quality service delivery.

You will work with a team of tradespeople, use CAT diagnostic tools, adhere to safety standards, and keep accurate job documentation.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified auto electrician with CAT equipment experience.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment is highly regarded.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and use diagnostic tools effectively.
• Safety-focused with proactive risk management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality repairs with electrical diagnostics and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults across Caterpillar machinery and systems.
• Follow workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Research CAT service information, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Ensure work is accurately documented and meets quality standards.
• Provide technical solutions to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.
• Collaborate with tradespeople, supervisors and support teams.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Fault finding

CAT equipment knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Tools

CAT diagnostic tools

Electrical schematics

Diagnostic software

Job description

Hastings Deering is a leading Caterpillar dealer in Australia and is hiring an experienced Auto Electrician to diagnose, repair, maintain and commission Cat equipment in Mackay, QLD. This is a permanent role, Monday to Friday, offering stable work and the chance to contribute to high quality service delivery.

You will work with a team of tradespeople, use CAT diagnostic tools, adhere to safety standards, and keep accurate job documentation.