Electrical Fitter – Switchboard Manufacturing

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Permanent full-time role

Immediate start

Modern, organised workshop

Job summary

HP&CP Australia, a Victorian electrical switchboard manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Switchboard Wirer/Assembler to join its Carrum Downs workshop. You will assemble and wire switchboards from GA drawings to meet quality standards and work on a range of projects.

You’ll read electrical diagrams, mount components, terminate wiring, fabricate copper busbar, and perform pre-dispatch inspections to ensure boards match drawings. Immediate start and permanent full-time role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience wiring or assembling switchboards or control panels.
• Ability to read GA drawings, single-line diagrams and wiring schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Read and work from GA drawings and wiring schematics.
• Mount and install circuit breakers, switchgear and DIN rail components.
• Run, terminate, crimp and label cabling to drawings.
• Fabricate busbar, including cutting, bending and drilling copper busbar.
• Perform quality checks and pre-dispatch inspections.
• Identify and fix defects during assembly.

Skills

Wiring switchboards

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Busbar equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Electrical Fitter - Switchboard Manufacturing

HP&CP Australia is a Victorian electrical switchboard manufacturer based in Carrum Downs. We design and build main switchboards, distribution boards and control panels for commercial, industrial, hospitality and mining projects. We build with precision, back it with reliability, and always put quality workmanship first.

Our order book is growing, so we’re adding an experienced Switchboard Wirer / Assembler to our production team.

About the role

You’ll assemble and wire switchboards from start to finish, working from GA drawings, single-line diagrams and wiring schematics. Every board that leaves our workshop needs to meet our quality standards, and you’ll be part of making sure it does.

What you’ll be doing

• Reading and working from GA drawings, single-line diagrams and wiring schematics
• Mounting and installing circuit breakers, switchgear, meters, contactors, relays and DIN rail components in enclosures
• Running, terminating, crimping and labelling control and power cabling to drawings
• Fabricating busbar, including cutting, bending, drilling and fitting copper busbar systems
• Doing quality checks and pre-dispatch inspections so every board matches the drawings
• Finding and fixing defects during assembly
• Keeping your work area clean, organised and safe

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience wiring or assembling switchboards, distribution boards or control panels (electrical licence is not essential)
• Confidence reading electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Skill with hand and power tools, crimpers and busbar equipment
• Strong attention to detail and pride in neat, accurate work
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team
• Reliability, a good work ethic and clear communication
• Bonus points for knowledge of AS/NZS 61439, AS/NZS 3000 or the Victorian Service & Installation Rules, but it isn't essential

What we offer

• $40-45 per hour + super, depending on experience
• Paid overtime
• Permanent full-time role, Monday to Friday
• Immediate start
• A modern, organised workshop in Carrum Downs
• The chance to work on a wide range of projects