Monroe Australia is a market leader in automotive manufacturing, proudly delivering high-quality products while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, innovation, our people, and the communities in which we operate. As a well-established and respected organisation in South Australia, we provide a collaborative and supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and build rewarding long-term careers.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Electrician to join our manufacturing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a trade-qualified electrician who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys solving technical challenges.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our production equipment and manufacturing operations. Your primary responsibility will be to perform preventative, predictive, and corrective electrical maintenance across a range of automated production machinery and equipment. You will troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults, minimise downtime, and contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance operational performance.

This role requires a proactive approach, strong fault-finding capabilities, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Electrician, your responsibilities will include:

- Carrying out preventative, predictive, and corrective electrical maintenance on production machinery, plant, and equipment.

- Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime.

- Responding promptly to equipment breakdowns and implementing safe and efficient solutions to restore operations.

- Conducting inspections, testing,



and maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.

- Installing, wiring, testing, and commissioning new machinery, equipment, and electrical systems.

- Maintaining and troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, automation systems, drives, sensors, and associated control systems.

- Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.

- Assisting with machinery upgrades, process improvements, and automation projects.

- Supporting planned maintenance shutdowns, equipment overhauls, and capital improvement initiatives.

- Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and maintenance practices.

- Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with electrical standards, workplace safety regulations, and company procedures.

- Accurately recording maintenance activities, repairs, and asset information within maintenance systems.

- Collaborating closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to achieve operational goals.

- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment while actively contributing to a robust safety culture.

About You To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified and experienced Maintenance Electrician with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence. You will possess excellent problem-solving skills, a hands-on approach, and the ability to work within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Skills and Experience





- Current South Australian Unrestricted Electrical Licence (essential).

- Previous experience working as a Maintenance Electrician in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or FMCG environment.

- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting production machinery and automated equipment.

- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical and control systems.

- Demonstrated experience in both preventative and reactive maintenance activities.

- Knowledge of PLCs, automation systems, variable speed drives, sensors, and industrial control systems will be highly regarded.

- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and electrical compliance standards.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.

- A proactive, reliable, and solutions-focused approach to work.

What We Offer

At Monroe Australia, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. In return for your skills and commitment, we offer:

- Competitive remuneration package.

- Stable employment with a respected South Australian manufacturer.

- A safe, supportive, and team-oriented workplace culture.

- Ongoing training and development opportunities.

- The chance to be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and its people.

If you are a trade-qualified Maintenance Electrician looking to take the next step in your career with a leading Australian manufacturer, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Monroe Australia team.

For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact:

Leigh Rolton - HR Manager

? 0409 932 ***

? @driv.com

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