Industrial Electrician: PLC & Maintenance Specialist

AKD Softwoods; Victoria; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Competitive hourly rates

Training and development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

AKD Softwoods is a leading forestry products company with operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria. We are seeking an Electrician to support our production team and ensure reliable manufacturing equipment.

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you will apply your technical expertise in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where safety and continuous improvement matter. Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems and ControlLogix is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in electrical work and safe maintenance practices.
• Experience with PLC systems preferred, especially Allen-Bradley/ControlLogix.
• Strong problem solving and practical, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a safety-first approach.
• Perform preventative electrical maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose and fix electrical faults accurately and efficiently.
• Investigate and resolve VSD-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Plan, organise and prioritise tasks to support production.

Skills

Trade certificate

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Trade Certificate in Electrical

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

ControlLogix

Job description

AKD Softwoods is a leading forestry products company with operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria. We are seeking an Electrician to support our production team and ensure reliable manufacturing equipment.

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you will apply your technical expertise in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where safety and continuous improvement matter. Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems and ControlLogix is highly regarded.