Maintenance Electrician -Manufacturing

Trojan Recruitment Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aft shift pay

Overtime opportunities

Superannuation

Mon-Fri schedule

Industrial production exposure

Career development

Job summary

Trojan Recruitment Group – Campbellfield VIC is seeking an experienced Maintenance licenced Electrician for an established plant. The role covers hands-on maintenance, fault diagnosis and keeping production machinery running smoothly, in a team with an experienced maintenance crew.

You will perform preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, work with PLCs, SEW drives and SCADA systems, interpret electrical drawings and support fitters and boilermakers.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified electrician with industrial experience.
• Licence: Victorian A-Grade Electrical.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing electrical faults in plant equipment.
• Experience with PLCs and automation systems.
• Familiarity with SCADA and SEW drives.
• Able to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Maintain production machinery and electrical systems for reliability.
• Diagnose and repair faults in motors, drives and control circuits.
• Interpret drawings and technical specs to support installations and upgrades.
• Provide maintenance support across the production facility and collaborate with Boilermaker/Fitter.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical fault diagnosis

PLC systems

SCADA systems

Electrical schematics

SEW drives

Automation knowledge

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence

Tools

SEW variable speed drives

Job description

Trojan Recruitment Group – Campbellfield VIC

Our client is a globally recognised leader in their field and is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance licenced Electrician for their established plant based in Campbellfield.

Trojan has an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified Electrician with an industrial background who enjoys hands-on maintenance, electrical fault diagnosis and keeping production machinery running smoothly.

Working alongside an experienced maintenance crew, you'll play an important role in maintaining plant reliability, responding to equipment breakdowns and implementing preventative maintenance activities. The position will involve a combination of electrical work and general plant maintenance, so a practical, flexible approach is essential.

Key Responsibilties:

You'll be responsible for the consistent maintenance and reliability of electrical systems, production machinery and associated plant equipment.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing scheduled preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns.
• Completing routine daily maintenance inspections and PM schedules.
• Identifying, investigating and resolving electrical and control system faults.
• Diagnosing issues involving motors, drives, machinery and production equipment.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
• Working with SEW drives, electrical control circuits and automation systems.
• Investigating and resolving issues with SCADA systems.
• Testing, repairing and maintaining electrical installations and equipment.
• Interpreting electrical plans, wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
• Using diagnostic and electrical testing instruments to identify faults.
• Assisting with electrical installations, upgrades and equipment commissioning.
• Providing maintenance support throughout the production facility.
• Working alongside the Boilermaker/Fitter when assistance is needed.
• Assisting with broader maintenance requirements to help keep the facility operational.
• Liaising with production staff to minimise equipment downtime and interruptions.
• Completing relevant maintenance documentation and following site procedures.
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with workplace safety requirements and applicable Australian Standards.
• Being available for occasional weekend overtime when operationally required.

Skills and Experience:

We're looking for an electrician who is confident working in an industrial or manufacturing environment and can troubleshoot electrical issues with minimal supervision.

• A recognised electrical trade qualification.
• A current Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence.
• Previous industrial electrical or plant maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair electrical faults.
• Practical experience with PLC systems.
• Familiarity with SEW variable speed drives.
• Good knowledge of industrial control circuits.
• Exposure to SCADA systems and industrial automation.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and routine PMs.
• A background working with manufacturing machinery or heavy industrial equipment.
• The ability to understand electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Sound knowledge of industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Good mechanical understanding and a willingness to assist with general maintenance.
• A team-oriented approach and willingness to support fitters and boilermakers.
• A flexible attitude towards duties outside your primary electrical trade.
• The ability to work autonomously and contribute to a maintenance team.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to workplace safety.

Additional Requirements:

• Current EWP ticket.
• Confined Space qualification.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.
• A current driver's licence and reliable transport.
• Full Australian working rights.

What's on Offer?

• $74.75 Aft shift /per hour + overtime + superannuation.
• Consistent Monday to Friday employment.
• Additional overtime available.
• Exposure to a large-scale industrial production environment.
• Work with a supportive maintenance and engineering team.
• Opportunities to develop your industrial electrical and automation skills.
• Potential pathway to permanent employment for the right candidate.

About Trojan
Trojan Recruitment Group is a national provider of professional and industrial recruitment, specialising in temporary, contract and permanent employment opportunities across a portfolio of industry sectors. We pride ourselves on being good people to deal with, which is why we have a diverse and loyal client base and committed workforce.