Electrical Fitter

Employer undisclosedRole managed by a recruiter

Maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade automated electrical systems in a high-tech manufacturing plant.

11 days ago ago

A$64 - A$64

Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Onsite

Grown from a niche agency to a trusted specialist, serving Australia's built-environment sectors.
Part of the Search4 group, placing thousands in permanent and temporary roles.
Assignments span major construction, energy, engineering, and property projects, including rail, manufacturing, architecture, and business support.
Teams in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth serve multinational corporations, public agencies, and Australian-owned SMEs.
Consultants specialize in specific disciplines, combining market insight with targeted matchmaking to achieve successful hires.
Offer support for both temporary and permanent placements, including an in-house payroll service for contract staff.
Reputation built on delivering specialist roles, particularly in rail, planning, and energy, often in complex or high-stakes environments.

Role

Conduct electrical safety testing and inspections in accordance with relevant standards.
Work collaboratively with mechanical and automation teams to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
Maintain accurate service and maintenance documentation.
Assist with the installation, wiring, and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades.
Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on electrical and control systems across automated equipment.
Comply with all electrical safety regulations and company quality standards.
Diagnose and repair electrical faults on conveyors, motors, sensors, PLC-controlled systems, and other plant machinery.

Experience working with PLC-based systems, VSDs, and instrumentation (advantageous).
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control panels, and fault-finding techniques.
Trade qualified Electrical Fitter / Electrician (Cert III or equivalent).
Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing, automation, or industrial maintenance environment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.