Workshop Electrician

Eilbeck Cranes; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eilbeck Cranes in Australia seeks a Workshop Electrician to join our on-site team in NSW. You will assemble, wire and install electrical components for cranes and lifting systems, and conduct maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.

Reading electrical drawings and commissioning control systems are key daily tasks. The role requires proven industrial electrical experience, a trade qualification or electrical license, and a strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electricity and safety standards.
• Proven electrical work experience in industrial settings.
• Experience with installation, wiring, and commissioning.
• Maintenance and repair of cranes, hoists or heavy machinery.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Commitment to safety procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire and install electrical components for cranes and lifting equipment in the workshop.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs, diagnose faults and troubleshoot to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics; test and commission control systems.
• Verify safe operation of electrical installations and adhere to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams; maintain accurate records of work.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of workshop processes.

Skills

Electrical safety

Electrical maintenance

Crane/hoist knowledge

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Trade qualification or electrical license

Job description

Company Description

Eilbeck Cranes is one of Australia’s largest and most respected crane manufacturers, delivering innovative lifting solutions for industry for over 120 years. Proudly Australian owned and operated since 1907, the company combines long-standing engineering expertise with modern manufacturing capabilities to support customers nationwide and globally. With a national network of facilities and service operations, Eilbeck designs, manufactures, installs, commissions, and services a wide range of cranes, hoists, winches, and lifting systems, along with maintenance and breakdown support. Its solutions support diverse sectors including manufacturing, mining, defence, logistics, ports, oil and gas, waste, and recycling. As a growing and forward-thinking company, Eilbeck is committed to safety, reliability, innovation, and delivering high-quality outcomes for customers around the world.

Role Description

The Workshop Electrician is a full-time, on-site role based in Ingleburn, NSW. This role involves assembling, wiring, and installing electrical components for cranes and lifting equipment in the workshop, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and company procedures. The Workshop Electrician will perform electrical maintenance and repairs on equipment, diagnose faults, and carry out effective troubleshooting to minimize downtime. Daily tasks include reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics, testing and commissioning control systems, and verifying the safe operation of electrical installations. The role also includes collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams, maintaining accurate records of work performed, adhering to safety protocols, and contributing to continuous improvement of workshop processes.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong knowledge of electricity, including safe work practices and relevant standards.
• Candidates should possess proven electrical work experience, including installation, wiring, and commissioning of industrial equipment.
• Candidates should possess skills in maintenance & repair of cranes, hoists, or similar heavy industrial machinery.
• Candidates should possess troubleshooting abilities to diagnose electrical faults and implement effective solutions.
• Candidates should possess a solid foundation in electrical engineering principles relevant to industrial and workshop environments.
• Relevant trade qualification or electrical license, and experience in industrial or manufacturing settings is highly beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, use diagnostic tools, and follow safety procedures and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, teamwork skills, and commitment to safe work practices.