Electric Motor Winder – Electrical Engineering Technician

Pacific International Consulting – Wetherill Park NSW

Skilled motor winders are one of the hardest trades to find in Australia. If you've got hands‑on experience rewinding AC and DC motors, this is a rare opportunity to build a long-term career with a well‑established industrial electrical business.

Skilled motor winders are one of the hardest trades to find in Australia. If you've got hands‑on experience rewinding AC and DC motors, this is a rare opportunity to build a long-term career with a well‑established industrial electrical business.

About the Role

Our client is a progressive industrial electrical company specialising in the workshop‑based repair, assembly, testing and overhaul of electrical rotating equipment, servicing a broad range of industries across the Hunter region.

We're looking for an experienced Electric Motor Winder to join the team, working on random‑wound AC and DC motors ranging from 0.75kW (1HP) up to 1,000HP. You'll report directly to the Workshop Manager, and once you're up to speed, you'll be trusted to manage your own workload — full training is provided on the workshop's test equipment.

Why Join Us?

- Stable, long‑term full‑time role with a respected industrial electrical business
- Competitive remuneration based on experience
- Modern, well‑equipped workshop
- Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate (Subclass 482), with initial relocation support
- Ongoing training and development
- Genuine autonomy once trained — we don't micromanage
- A strong team culture built on safety and quality

The Role





You’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle of motor rewinds and repairs:

Rewinding

- Low voltage AC motors
- DC motors
- Alternators

Repair & Diagnostics

- Disassembly and assembly of electric motors and rotating equipment
- Fault‑finding, diagnostics and assessment of AC/DC motor condition
- Stripping and accurately recording winding data
- Determining rewind specifications from winding data
- Static electrical testing, repairs and component replacement
- Final reassembly and testing
- Completion of service reports and documentation

What You’ll Need

- Hands‑on experience in AC and/or DC motor winding
- Experience in electrical fitting and motor repair
- Ability to accurately record and interpret winding data
- Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work to exact tolerances and specifications
- High attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Positive written and spoken English
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

Qualifications

- Certificate III or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrotechnology, Electrical Fitting, motor winding/rewinding, or a related discipline — international equivalents welcome
- Where formal qualifications aren't directly recognised in Australia, significant hands‑on experience (5+ years) in motor winding/rewinding will be considered
- Demonstrated experience working on AC and DC motors, alternators and rotating electrical equipment
- Current driver's licence (preferred)

This is a rare chance to join a business that genuinely values this trade.

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📌 Electric Motor Winder – Electrical Engineering Technician (New South Wales)
🏢 Pacific International Consulting
📍 New South Wales