Electrician Pm Shift

Workforce Extensions; Colac; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

PM shift with rostered overtime

Stable, full-time employment

Supportive and inclusive work culture

Job summary

Workforce Extensions Geelong is seeking a qualified and experienced Industrial Electrician to join the maintenance team at a leading food manufacturing facility in Colac. This permanent, full-time position operates on the afternoon (PM) shift, offering competitive pay and stability within a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance on a range of plant equipment, read electrical drawings, and work with PLCs to keep operations running with minimal

Qualifications

• Must hold Electrical Trade Qualification (A Grade License).
• Industrial/manufacturing experience required.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of PLCs, relay logic and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and fault finding on plant equipment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment performance to minimise downtime.
• Carry out electrical wiring and installations per AS/NZS 3000.
• Carry out risk assessments and maintain safe work practices.
• Assist with general mechanical tasks and keep tidy records.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Reading schematics

Communication

WHS compliance

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification (A Grade License)

Tools

PLC systems

Relay logic

Control systems

Electrical drawings

Job description

Workforce Extensions Geelong is seeking a qualified and experienced Industrial Electrician to join the maintenance team at a leading food manufacturing facility in Colac. This is a permanent, full-time position on the afternoon (PM) shift, offering excellent pay and stability within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

About the Role

As a key member of the maintenance team, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing preventative and reactive maintenance on a range of industrial equipment across the site. This hands-on role will see you working collaboratively with other trades to ensure smooth operations and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and fault finding on plant and equipment
• Monitor, report, and troubleshoot equipment performance issues
• Complete electrical wiring, connections, and installations in line with AS/NZS 3000 standards
• Perform risk assessments and apply safe work practices in all tasks
• Assist in general mechanical or trade support as required
• Maintain accurate records and ensure workshop tidiness
• Participate in rostered overtime to support maintenance schedules

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Current Electrical Trade Qualification (A Grade License)
• Proven experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Sound understanding of PLC systems, relay logic, and control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Commitment to safety and compliance with WHS procedures

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• PM shift with rostered overtime available
• Stable, full-time employment in a respected national operation
• Supportive and inclusive work culture