Electrician

InfraBuild; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

InfraBuild Mesh manufactures reinforcing mesh across Australian facilities and is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join the Newcastle Mesh Facility in Mayfield. You will deliver high-quality electrical maintenance across site operations, ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform preventative and breakdown maintenance, diagnose faults in electrical,

Qualifications

• Licence required: Electrical Supervision (ES) and Cert III in Electrotechnology.
• Post-trade experience in industrial electrical maintenance and control systems.
• Experience with PLCs and AC drives desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventative and breakdown maintenance to maximise uptime.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, instrumentation and control faults.
• Collaborate with operations to optimise fixed plant performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and site requirements.
• Provide hands-on support with front-line problem-solving investigations.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC & AC drives

Preventative maintenance

Education

Electrical Supervision (ES) Licence

Cert III in Electrotechnology

Tools

PLC programming

AC drives

Job description

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our Mesh business.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and based at our Newcastle Mesh Facility in Mayfield, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical maintenance services across site operations, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

What you will be doing:

• Execute preventative and breakdown maintenance to maximise equipment uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, instrumentation and control faults efficiently.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to optimise fixed plant performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, procedures, and site requirements.
• Provide hands‑on support with front‑line problem‑solving investigations and initiatives

Earn $49.95 per hour + 20% shift loading on Night Shift

Shift: 7 day roster made up of 12-hour rotating shifts.

You will be rewarded with:

• Permanent, full-time hours with job security and strong safety culture
• Work closely with a small team who strive to deliver on customer excellence.

Primary Benefits:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle

What you will bring:

• Electrical Supervision (ES) Licence
• Cert III in Electrotechnology
• Post-trade experience in PLC's and AC drives
• Strong fault‑finding and troubleshooting skills across industrial electrical and control systems
• Industrial electrical maintenance and breakdown experience
• Experience in automation and control systems

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.

Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.

Build your own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild Mesh manufactures reinforcing mesh across multiple Australian facilities, supplying construction projects at scale.

With rod sourced from our own steelmaking operations, we offer a fully integrated, locally produced solution with consistent quality and supply.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant