About the business and the role

D&T; Hydraulics is a well-established, family-owned business with over 44 years of success in Mackay and a team of over 100 skilled employees.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Tradesman (Electrical) to join our team, working across our two workshops in Paget.

This hands-on role involves fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance of CNC machinery, electroplating rectifiers, welding systems and other industrial equipment.

We're looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in their work and can keep our equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Electrical Fault Finding & Maintenance

- Diagnose and repair industrial electrical faults, including three-phase systems, motor controls, drives and control circuits.
- Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and PLC ladder logic.
- Perform preventative maintenance, electrical testing and secure isolation procedures.
- Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and commissioning.

CNC Machinery

- Fault find and maintain CNC mills, lathes and machining centres.
- Troubleshoot spindle and axis drives, encoders, sensors, controllers and safety circuits.
- Carry out basic mechanical maintenance, including lubrication, coolant and machine guide systems.

Electroplating Rectifiers & Plant

- Maintain and repair high-current DC rectifiers and associated plating equipment.
- Diagnose faults in control boards, SCR/thyristor systems, diode stacks and cooling systems.




- Work safely around high-current DC equipment and chemical environments.

Welding Systems

- Fault find, maintain and repair MIG, TIG and MMA welding equipment.
- Troubleshoot welding power sources, wire feeders, gas controls and cooling systems.

Skills and experience Licences & Qualifications – Mandatory

- Current unrestricted Australian Electrical Licence and relevant trade qualification.
- Current driver's licence and Construction White Card.
- Current CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain.

Essential Skills & Experience

- Proven experience in industrial electrical maintenance and fault finding.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and use diagnostic equipment.
- Sound knowledge of Australian Standards, electrical safety and WHS procedures.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.

Highly Regarded

- Experience with CNC machinery, electroplating rectifiers or industrial welding equipment.
- PLC programming, HMI/SCADA and industrial automation experience.
- Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Experience with preventative maintenance programs and CMMS.
- Previous experience in machining, fabrication or manufacturing environments.
- Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights or dogging/rigging qualifications.

Personal Attributes

- Safety-focused, reliable and able to work independently.
- Methodical approach to fault finding and resolving underlying issues.
- Willingness to learn new equipment and develop technical skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work overtime when required

📌 Maintenance Tradesman (Electrical) (Paget)
🏢 D u0026 T Hydraulics u0026 Engineering
📍 Paget