Maintenance Electrician

Laminex Australia; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive employee discounts on brand–

Career development opportunities

Strong safety-first culture

Job summary

Laminex Australia is hiring a Maintenance Electrician for our Ballarat site to ensure safe, reliable electrical operation across the manufacturing process. The role covers fault finding, PLCs, automation, and coordinated maintenance planning within a four-on/four-off style schedule.

You will read electrical drawings, modify PLC programs, and uphold LOTO and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement and a strong PROTECT safety culture.

Qualifications

• A-Grade Electrical Licence required.
• Experience as an Industrial Electrician in manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of PLCs, VSDs, motor control, sensors, instrumentation, and networks.
• Ability to read/modify PLC programs (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley or similar).
• Ability to read electrical drawings and manuals.
• Experience with automation systems and control circuits.
• Familiar with electrical safety, LOTO and risk assessments.
• Able to work in high‑risk manufacturing environments.
• Team oriented with cross‑functional collaboration.
• CMMS experience such as MEX preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety first approach and support of PROTECT culture.
• Complete job permits and conduct risk assessments with controls.
• Diagnose faults and repair plant and equipment outages.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical, control, and automation systems.
• Read/modify PLC programs to support improvements.
• Prioritise maintenance to maximise plant availability with Supervisors.
• Maintain accurate CMMS maintenance records.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and maintenance teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of safety, reliability and quality.

Skills

A-Grade Electrical Licence

Industrial Electrician

Electrical fault-finding

PLC knowledge

VSDs & motor control

Sensors & instrumentation

Industrial networks

Read/modify PLC programs

LOTO & safety standards

Team collaboration

Independent worker

CMMS familiarity

Tools

CMMS (MEX)

Job description

About Laminex Australia:

For over nine decades, Laminex has been an integral part of the Australian manufacturing landscape, contributing to the nation’s iconic design ethos. Since the early days, akin to when Vegemite was becoming a household staple, our brand has been there, crafting quality products that have graced kitchens and surfaces across the country. As we celebrate our 90th year in Australian manufacturing, we reflect on our journey and the role we’ve played in countless family moments and traditions. We are now a globally certified "Great Place To Work," underscoring our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Electrician, you will be responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of electrical equipment supporting the manufacturing process.

Shift Pattern:

The position is a permanent 12-hour day shift role, working from 7:00am to 7:00pm on a rotating roster of four days on and three days off, followed by three days on and four days off.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Proactively demonstrating a personal commitment to safety and supporting our PROTECT safety culture.
• Complete job specific permits, identify hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Performing efficient and effective fault finding to diagnose and repair plant and equipment outages.
• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical, control, and automation systems across the site.
• Reading, interpreting, and modifying PLC programs to support fault finding, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prioritising maintenance activities to maximise plant availability in coordination with Maintenance and Production Supervisors.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records through the site’s Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Working effectively within a team environment, collaborating with production, maintenance, and engineering personnel to achieve safety, reliability, and operational objectives.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving safety, reliability, quality, and operational performance.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/ experience:

• A-Grade Electrical Licence
• Experience working as an Industrial Electrician within a manufacturing or processing environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, VSDs (Variable Speed Drives), motor control systems, sensors, instrumentation, and industrial networks.
• Experience reading and modifying PLC programs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar) to diagnose faults, improve equipment performance, and support continuous improvement activities
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Experience with automation systems and industrial control circuits.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards, isolation procedures, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Familiarly to conduct risk assessments and work safely in a high-risk manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team while building positive relationships across production, engineering, and maintenance functions
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Experience working with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as MEX is preferred

Why Laminex:

• Join a long-term career with a recognised, iconic Australian manufacturer
• Exclusive employee discounts on a range of products from Fletcher Building brands
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A strong safety-first culture