Transformer Winder / Repair Technician $48–$55ph + Super | Permanent Full-Time | Brisbane | Relocation Assistance

Are you an experienced Transformer Winder, Transformer Repairer or Electrical Fitter with hands-on experience overhauling, repairing or rewinding transformers?

We are recruiting for an established Brisbane-based electrical engineering business specialising in the repair, rewind and refurbishment of electric motors, pumps and transformers across the mining, manufacturing, food processing and energy sectors.

Due to continued growth within the Transformer Division, we are seeking an experienced transformer specialist to join the workshop team.

Interstate candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, with relocation assistance available for the right person.

The Role Working alongside the Transformer Manager and Workshop Supervisor, you will be involved in the complete overhaul, refurbishment, testing and winding of low, medium and high-voltage transformers.

Your responsibilities will include

- Disassembly and reassembly of transformers
- HV and LV transformer coil winding
- Setting up and operating transformer winding machines
- Back-winding coils to capture winding data
- Winding coils to job specifications and designs
- Foil, multilayer and disc winding
- Installing insulation between winding layers
- Making tapping and delta lead connections
- Stacking and assembling coils
- Nesting and de-nesting HV and LV coils
- Stacking and unstacking core laminations
- Identifying components requiring replacement
- Preparing components for reassembly
- Making gaskets and completing material lists
- Transformer electrical testing and fault identification
- Capturing wiring details prior to disconnection
- Rewiring auxiliary equipment
- Recording and interpreting test results




- Quality inspections and final project checks
- Recording project progress and technical information
- Occasional site-based transformer testing when required

About You We are looking for someone with genuine hands-on transformer workshop experience. Ideally, you will have:

- Previous transformer winding, repair or refurbishment experience
- Experience with LV, MV and/or HV transformers
- Transformer coil winding or rewinding experience
- Experience with foil, multilayer or disc winding
- Electrical testing and fault-finding experience
- Ability to read drawings, schematics and technical procedures
- Robust mechanical aptitude
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Strong commitment to safety and quality
- Current driver's licence

Experience working on single and three-phase transformers up to 20 MVA will be highly regarded. Forklift, overhead crane and associated machinery experience would also be advantageous.

What's On Offer?

- $48–$55 per hour + super, depending on experience
- Permanent full-time employment
- Monday-to-Friday workshop position
- Overtime opportunities when required
- Long-term career stability
- Specialist transformer workshop environment
- Work across LV, MV and HV transformer projects
- Opportunity to utilise both winding and technical/testing skills
- Relocation assistance available for suitable interstate candidates

Interstate Candidates Welcome Transformer winding and repair is a specialised trade, so we are interested in speaking with experienced candidates from across Australia. If you're currently working as a Transformer Winder, Transformer Repairer, Transformer Technician, Coil Winder or Electrical Fitter specialising in transformers, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now with your current resume for a confidential discussion about the opportunity and relocation options.

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