Maintenance Electrician - Steel Coating Plant

Workfast; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing work

Potential permanent position

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Workfast is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join the maintenance team at a busy galvanising and steel coating plant in Campbellfield, VIC. You will perform preventative and reactive electrical maintenance, fault finding on motors, control circuits and SCADA systems, and support general maintenance tasks across the plant.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant electrical trade qualification, Victorian A-Grade Licence, and experience with PLCs and SEW drives.

Qualifications

• Relevant electrical trade qualification.
• Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence.
• Experience as an industrial or maintenance electrician.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with PLCs, SEW drives and control circuits.
• Experience with SCADA systems and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the plant.
• Diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults and breakdowns.
• Working with PLCs, SEW drives and control circuits.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining industrial control systems.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and drawings.
• Assisting with installation, modification and commissioning of electrical equipment.

Skills

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

PLC experience

SCADA experience

Electrical fault-finding

Team communication

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence

Industrial/maintenance electrician experience

Tools

PLCs

SEW drives

SCADA systems

Job description

Maintenance Electrician - Steel Coating Plant

Workfast is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join the maintenance team at a busy galvanising and steel coating plant in Campbellfield, VIC.

This is a hands‑on industrial maintenance position suited to an electrician with strong fault‑finding and preventative maintenance experience, as well as knowledge of PLCs, SEW drives and control circuits.

You will work across the plant maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and production equipment, while also assisting the wider maintenance team with general maintenance tasks when required.

The Role

As a Maintenance Electrician, you will be responsible for maintaining the electrical systems and equipment that keep a busy steel coating plant operating safely and efficiently.

• Carrying out preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the plant
• Completing daily preventative maintenance (PMs)
• Diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults and breakdowns
• Fault‑finding on motors, machinery, control systems and industrial equipment
• Working with PLCs, SEW drives and control circuits
• Troubleshooting and maintaining industrial control systems
• Working with and troubleshooting SCADA systems
• Inspecting, testing, repairing and maintaining electrical equipment and installations
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, drawings and technical documentation
• Using electrical testing equipment to diagnose faults and verify repairs
• Assisting with installation, modification and commissioning of electrical equipment
• Working across production and processing equipment throughout the plant
• Supporting the maintenance team with general plant and equipment repairsAssisting the Boilermaker/Fitter when required
• Working outside purely electrical duties when required to support the operation
• Working closely with production and maintenance personnel to minimise downtime
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records where required
• Following all site safety procedures and relevant Australian Standards
• Maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work environment
• Working occasional weekend overtime when required

Shift Details

The current shift is:

Monday to Friday – 2:00pm to 10:00pm

The shift pattern may change in the future. Potential alternative hours may include:

• 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, or
• 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Occasional changes to shift times may be required depending on operational requirements. An appropriate shift loading will be paid where applicable for afternoon shift work. Weekend overtime may occasionally be required.

About You

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

• Relevant electrical trade qualification
• Current Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence
• Previous experience as an industrial or maintenance electrician
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with PLCs
• Experience with SEW drives
• Experience working with control circuits
• Some experience with SCADA systems
• Experience carrying out preventative maintenance and daily PMs
• Experience working around manufacturing, production or heavy industrial equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems
• Good mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with general maintenance tasks
• Willingness to assist the Boilermaker/Fitter when required
• Flexible attitude and willingness to undertake small general maintenance jobs when required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
• Reliable, punctual and safety‑focused approach to work
• Good communication skills
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport
• Current EWP licence
• Confined Space ticket
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment medical and drug and alcohol screen
• Full working rights in Australia

Candidates who live locally or within a reasonable distance of Campbellfield are encouraged to apply.

What You Get

• $64 per hour + overtime + super
• Monday to Friday
• Current shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• Appropriate shift loading for afternoon shift work
• Ongoing work
• Overtime opportunities
• Occasional weekend overtime
• Hands‑on experience in a busy industrial steel coating environment
• Supportive, safety‑focused maintenance team
• Opportunities for up‑skilling and career development
• Potential opportunity to transition into a permanent position in the future

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced industrial electrician who enjoys hands‑on maintenance, fault‑finding and keeping production equipment running.

You won't be limited to repetitive electrical tasks. You'll work across a busy plant, troubleshooting PLCs, drives, control circuits and electrical equipment while carrying out preventative maintenance and supporting the wider maintenance team.

The role also provides the opportunity to broaden your experience through exposure to general plant maintenance and working closely with the Boilermaker/Fitter and production teams.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Electrician looking for ongoing industrial work with the potential for a permanent opportunity,