Maintenance Electrician - Steel Coating Plant
Workfast is seeking an experiencedMaintenance Electricianto join the maintenance team at a busy galvanising and steel coating plant in Campbellfield, VIC.
This is a hands‐on industrial maintenance position suited to an electrician with strong fault‐finding and preventative maintenance experience, as well as knowledge ofPLCs, SEW drives and control circuits.
You will work across the plant maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and production equipment, while also assisting the wider maintenance team with general maintenance tasks when required.
The Role
As a Maintenance Electrician, you will be responsible for maintaining the electrical systems and equipment that keep a busy steel coating plant operating safely and efficiently.
Carrying out preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the plant
Completing daily preventative maintenance (PMs)
Diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults and breakdowns
Fault‐finding on motors, machinery, control systems and industrial equipment
Working withPLCs, SEW drives and control circuits
Troubleshooting and maintaining industrial control systems
Working with and troubleshootingSCADA systems
Inspecting, testing, repairing and maintaining electrical equipment and installations
Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, drawings and technical documentation
Using electrical testing equipment to diagnose faults and verify repairs
Assisting with installation, modification and commissioning of electrical equipment
Working across production and processing equipment throughout the plant
Supporting the maintenance team with general plant and equipment repairsAssisting the Boilermaker/Fitter when required
Working outside purely electrical duties when required to support the operation




Working closely with production and maintenance personnel to minimise downtime
Maintaining accurate maintenance records where required
Following all site safety procedures and relevant Australian Standards
Maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work environment
Working occasional weekend overtime when required
Shift Details
The current shift is:
Monday to Friday – 2:00pm to 10:00pm
The shift pattern may change in the future.
Potential alternative hours may include:
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, or
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Occasional changes to shift times may be required depending on operational requirements.
An appropriate shift loading will be paid where applicable for afternoon shift work.
Weekend overtime may occasionally be required.
About You
To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:
Relevant electrical trade qualification
CurrentVictorian A-Grade Electrical Licence
Previous experience as an industrial or maintenance electrician
Strong electrical fault‐finding and diagnostic skills
Experience withPLCs
Experience withSEW drives
Experience working withcontrol circuits
Some experience withSCADA systems
Experience carrying out preventative maintenance and daily PMs
Experience working around manufacturing, production or heavy industrial equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems
Good mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with general maintenance tasks




Willingness to assist the Boilermaker/Fitter when required
Flexible attitude and willingness to undertake small general maintenance jobs when required
Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
Reliable, punctual and safety‐focused approach to work
Good communication skills
Current driver's licence and reliable transport
Current EWP licence
Confined Space ticket
Ability to pass a pre‐employment medical and drug and alcohol screen
Full working rights in Australia
Candidates who live locally or within a reasonable distance of Campbellfield are encouraged to apply.
What You Get
$64 per hour + overtime + super
Monday to Friday
Current shift:2:00pm – 10:00pm
Appropriate shift loading for afternoon shift work
Ongoing work
Overtime opportunities
Occasional weekend overtime
Hands‐on experience in a busy industrial steel coating environment
Supportive, safety‐focused maintenance team
Opportunities for up‐skilling and career development
Potential opportunity to transition into apermanent position in the future
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced industrial electrician who enjoys hands‐on maintenance, fault‐finding and keeping production equipment running.
You won't be limited to repetitive electrical tasks.
You'll work across a busy plant, troubleshooting PLCs, drives, control circuits and electrical equipment while carrying out preventative maintenance and supporting the wider maintenance team.
The role also provides the opportunity to broaden your experience through exposure to general plant maintenance and working closely with the Boilermaker/Fitter and production teams.
If you're an experienced Maintenance Electrician looking for ongoing industrial work with the potential for a permanent prospect,
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📌 Maintenance Electrician - Steel Coating Plant (Melbourne)
🏢 Workfast
📍 Melbourne