Maintenance Electrician - - 40087 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Join Laminex Australia in Ballarat

About Laminex Australia:

We've been a part of the iconic Australian design landscape for over 90 years. Only a few short years after Australians fell in love with Vegemite, families were spreading their toast in kitchens and on tables made by us. We've come a long way.

Today, you'll see Laminex on surfaces everywhere you look – in hospitals, shopping centres, restaurants, or your home. We manufacture and procure a broad range of products for commercial and residential use such as laminates, engineered stone, and veneers, enabling all Australians to live in beautiful, practical spaces.

About the Role:

As one of Australia’s leading manufacturers in the building & interiors industry, we require ongoing support and maintenance of electrical equipment. We are seeking an experienced and safety-oriented Maintenance Electrician at our Ballarat site in VIC.

Your primary focus will be to assist in the electrical maintenance of all the equipment supporting the manufacturing process. We’re looking for someone who maintains a high standard of work in adherence to Australian regulations and standards and works proactively as part of the operations team.

This is a full-time, ongoing position and will be paid on a generous hourly rate in-line with our site EBA. This role may involve working on a rotating shift roster, or we are also open to a permanent dayshift.

Key Responsibilities:

Pro-actively demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and our PROTECT safety culture.
Understand and comply with the responsibilities, accountabilities, and authorities within the safety system.
Undertake Safety Behaviour Conversations (SBC) and identify hazards.
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
Report all injuries, incidents, hazards, and near misses.
Complete quality assurance testing and recording.
Efficiently diagnose and repair plant outages.

About You:

Appropriate Australian electrical trade qualification with a minimum of 2 years' experience as a maintenance electrician post-apprenticeship in a manufacturing environment (mandatory)
High-level fault finding, maintenance and programming of complex electrical systems, including Citect SCADA systems, Allen Bradley PLCs, and Variable Speed drive (ideal, but not essential) - must be willing to learn
Senior First Aid certificate (preferred but not mandatory).
Experience in manufacturing and/or industrial environments.
Knowledge of AC/DC drives.
Working at heights (EWP) certification.
Commit to working within the Mex CMMS environment.
AutoCAD experience is desirable.

We're seeking a team-oriented, safety-obsessed professional. In return, you'll join one of Australia’s most dynamic and respected brands, situated in an award-winning Ballarat facility. As part of the Fletcher Building family, you'll be surrounded by a community that celebrates diverse experiences and skills, offering abundant opportunities.

Are you ready to start your next chapter with Laminex? Apply today and play a critical role in our operations. Laminex is committed to responding to every application as part of our Circle Back Initiative.