A leading Australian manufacturer is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join its maintenance team at a busy North Brisbane production facility. This is a hands‑on role focused on keeping automated manufacturing equipment operating safely and efficiently. You'll be responsible for preventative maintenance, breakdown response, fault finding and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

What's on Offer
Min 6 month fixed term contract with strong chance of moving to full time quickly
Competitive hourly rate + overtime
Stable, growing manufacturing business
Contemporary automated production facility
Day shift with opportunities for additional hours
Ongoing training and career development

The Role
Carry out preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the manufacturing plant
Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production equipment
Fault find on PLC-controlled machinery (basic fault finding)
Maintain motors, VSDs, control panels, sensors and instrumentation
Support equipment upgrades, installations and continuous improvement projects




Work closely with the production and maintenance teams to minimise downtime
Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with site procedures

About You
Current Electrical Licence
Experience as a Maintenance Electrician within a manufacturing environment
Strong fault‑finding and troubleshooting skills
Experience with PLC fault finding, VSDs, motors and industrial control systems
Ability to prioritise breakdowns while completing preventative maintenance
A proactive attitude with a solid focus on safety and reliability

Experience From Industries Such As
Plastics & Extrusion
PVC Pipe Manufacturing
FMCG
Packaging
Food Manufacturing
Steel Manufacturing
Building Products
Heavy Industrial Manufacturing

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer offering long-term stability, up-to-date equipment and the chance to be part of a high-performing maintenance team.

Apply now or call Emily Farrell on for a confidential discussion.
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