Maintenance Electrician – Day Shift | Industrial Manufacturing

Location: Yatala, QLD
Rate: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour + OT + Tool & Site Allowances
Hours: Monday to Friday: 6.00AM - 2.00PM
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

We’re seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to take on a key role across preventative maintenance, fault finding, and minor project upgrades. The site runs modern roll-forming and plastics machinery, with a strong focus on automation, safety, and reliability.

You’ll act as the resident electrician for the shift, supported by subcontractors when needed and working alongside a capable maintenance and engineering team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Roll forming lines (light gauge steel)
• Plastic injection moulding systems
• Materials handling and packaging machinery

• Attending to breakdowns and conducting preventative maintenance
• Fault finding and testing across electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Supporting automation and controls upgrades across bespoke machinery
• Maintaining and improving equipment including:
  
• Interpreting schematics and drawings for plant equipment
• Working with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs
• Supporting safety system upgrades (e.g., PILZ safety relays, light curtains)
• Participating in site-based projects and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Trade qualified Electrician
• 5+ years’ industrial experience – preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, or materials processing
• Strong PLC fault finding and programming ability (Allen Bradley, Siemens ideal)
• Comfortable working on roll forming, injection moulding, or bespoke automated systems
• Good working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and safety systems
• Able to interpret electrical schematics and resolve faults under pressure
• Confined Space, EWP, and relevant site tickets preferred (allowances paid)

The Offer

• $55.00/hr + OT penalties
• Regular Over time
• Structured day shift hours with early Friday finish
• Steady work on a well-invested site with strong engineering support
• Work for a global employer with long-term security and career pathways

Please apply to this job ad if you are suitable and have relevant experience; or reach out to me to find out more.

e: [email protected]
p: +61 420 540 790

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.