About the Opportunity:
Looking for stable work in Wetherill Park? Join a leading manufacturing plant building brake systems for the rail industry.
Benefits:
- Job Security & Longevity: Join an established, stable team with ongoing work and long-term career permanence.
- Competitive Base Rates: Starting base rates from $50.00/hr (Perm) or $62.50/hr (Casual), negotiable based on experience, plus a 15% shift loading on all afternoon shifts.
- Predictable 8-Hour Roster: Consistent schedules and great balance on an alternating 2-week rotation:
- Week A (Day Shift): 6:00am – 2:00pm
- Week B (Afternoon Shift): 2:00pm – 10:00pm
- Technical Growth: Expand your trade skills working hands-on with PLCs, SCADA, databases and modern plant automation systems.
- Clean & Safe Environment: Work alongside a supportive & cooperative engineering team
Duties:
- Breakdown & Diagnostics: Rapidly troubleshoot and repair electrical breakdowns on active manufacturing machinery, motors, pneumatics, and hydraulics to minimise plant downtime.
- Automation & Controls: Fault-find and interact with PLC systems, SCADA
- Preventive Maintenance: Conduct monthly safety inspections, lead tagging, system calibrations, and routine preventive maintenance.
- Cross-Trade Support: Work closely with Mechanical Fitters to assist in repair, rebuilds and equipment recommissioning.
- Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with the Engineering Manager on continuous improvement projects, plant automation upgrades and safety risk assessments.
Skills & Experience:
- Licensing: Current Unrestricted NSW Electrical Licence (Essential).
- Industrial Experience: Proven background in an industrial, manufacturing or heavy plant environment
- Technical Capability: Demonstrated ability to read complex electrical schematics and troubleshoot PLCs, motor control systems, and automated plant machinery.
How to Apply:
Apply Online with your updated CV, call direct on (02 4032 7390) or email kate.farmer@randstad.com.au.