Electrician

Symmetry Human Resources; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-permanent opportunity

9-day fortnight roster

Competitive hourly rate + Super

Job summary

Symmetry Human Resources is assisting a major multinational packaging company in Hemmant, QLD, to fill a Licensed Industrial Electrician role. The position offers a temp-to-permanent pathway, a Monday to Friday roster, and a 9-day fortnight, with a competitive hourly rate.

The successful candidate will perform electrical maintenance on factory equipment, work with PLCs, and uphold health and safety standards across production lines within a recycling and packaging facility.

Qualifications

• Current Australian Electrical Licence is required.
• Experience as an Industrial Electrician in manufacturing or production is essential.
• PLC experience and ability to read/interpret PLC programs is required.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repairs, maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting on factory machinery.
• Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial manufacturing and processing machinery.
• Work with PLC systems, including reading and interpreting PLC programs.
• Identify electrical faults and minimize production downtime.
• Ensure all electrical work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC interpretation

Industrial electrical maintenance

Health & safety commitment

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Australian Electrical Licence

Job description

Our client, based in Hemmant, QLD, operates a major manufacturing and recycling facility as part of its global packaging network.

The facility specialises in plastic recycling and the manufacturing of packaging products using recycled materials, supporting the company's commitment to sustainability and a circular economy.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Licensed Industrial Electrician looking to secure a temp-to-permanent position within a well-established multinational manufacturing company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical repairs, maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting on factory machinery.
• Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial manufacturing and processing machinery.
• Work with PLC systems, including reading and interpreting PLC programs.
• Identify electrical faults and minimise production downtime.
• Ensure all electrical work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant standards.

Our client, based in Hemmant, QLD, operates a major manufacturing and recycling facility as part of its global packaging network.

The facility specialises in plastic recycling and the manufacturing of packaging products using recycled materials, supporting the company's commitment to sustainability and a circular economy.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Licensed Industrial Electrician looking to secure a temp-to-permanent position within a well-established multinational manufacturing company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical repairs, maintenance and breakdown troubleshooting on factory machinery.
• Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial manufacturing and processing machinery.
• Work with PLC systems, including reading and interpreting PLC programs.
• Identify electrical faults and minimise production downtime.
• Ensure all electrical work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant standards.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Current Australian Electrical Licence.
• Previous experience as an Industrial Electrician within a manufacturing or production environment.
• PLC experience, with the ability to read and interpret PLC programs.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining industrial machinery and production equipment.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of $60–$62 + Super.
• Temp-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
• Monday to Friday roster with a 9-day fortnight.
• Opportunity to work for a leading multinational packaging company.
• Join a facility focused on recycling, sustainability and innovative packaging solutions.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a current driver's licence and reliable transport.
• Must have full working rights in Australia.