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Maintenance Electrician

Austcorp Executive Recruitment PTY LtdCity of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

30+ days ago

Job description

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

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 :

Roll forming lines (light gauge steel)

Plastic injection moulding systems

Materials handling and packaging machinery

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 : tomk@austcorpexecutive.com.au

p : +61 420 540 790

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Maintenance Electrician • City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia