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Leading Hand Industrial Electrician
- Posted 28 January 2025
- LocationSydney
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Reference1302410
Job description
An Automation & Controls Integrator is seeking a skilled and motivated Leading Hand Industrial Electrician to guide and support a small team of industrial electricians.
In this hands-on leadership role, you will work closely with your team to manufacture, assemble, test, and install advanced automation machinery and robotic systems. This position combines technical expertise with team leadership to ensure the successful completion of projects.
Key Responsibilities:
This organisation has been a cornerstone in revolutionising the Australian manufacturing industry. Well known and well regarded Automation and Controls Integrator with a focus on robotics and manufacturing. Working with some of the most well known brands in the market. Join a growing team with a focus on delivering the best solutions to their core projects.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $110k - $150k + Super
Location: SYDNEY, NSW
Please note that applications will only be considered from candidates with the appropriate approval to work in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please feel free to contact Tom Kirkland on +61 420 540 790 / tomk@austcorpexecutive.com.au
The AustCorp Executive Industrial team have been servicing the market for over 20 years across the APAC region. We have long standing relationships with Global Manufacturers, Local Distributors and SMEs in the space. We have assisted many clients in sourcing quality candidates for roles such as Operations & Engineering, Sales & Marketing and Customer Service & Administration.
In this hands-on leadership role, you will work closely with your team to manufacture, assemble, test, and install advanced automation machinery and robotic systems. This position combines technical expertise with team leadership to ensure the successful completion of projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a small team of industrial electricians to achieve project objectives.
- Interpret and ensure team adherence to detailed electrical schematics.
- Supervise and participate in the installation and wiring of sensors, pneumatic valves, variable speed drives, servo drives, and industrial robot controllers.
- Promote and maintain compliance with occupational health and safety (OH&S) standards.
- Guide the layout and wiring of control cabinets in the factory, including components such as push buttons and HMIs.
- Coordinate and lead site visits for the installation and commissioning of custom machinery and electrical systems.
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for heavy machinery and industrial equipment.
- Assist the team in diagnosing and resolving issues with PLCs, VSDs, HMIs, robotics, and sensors.
- Oversee team responses to machinery breakdowns, ensuring prompt and efficient resolutions.
- Manage preventative and breakdown maintenance tasks for electrical and mechanical systems.
- Plan and execute the installation of power, control, and automation systems.
- Holds a Supervisors Australian Electrical Licence.
- Has over 6 years of experience in a comparable industry, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Possesses a valid NSW Driver's Licence.
- Holds a National Construction Industry White Card.
- Demonstrates expertise in pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- High-Risk Work Licence – Forklift.
- Certificate IV in Industrial Automation or related qualifications.
- Extensive hands-on experience with robotics and PLCs.
- Proven ability to lead and support a small, high-performing team.
This organisation has been a cornerstone in revolutionising the Australian manufacturing industry. Well known and well regarded Automation and Controls Integrator with a focus on robotics and manufacturing. Working with some of the most well known brands in the market. Join a growing team with a focus on delivering the best solutions to their core projects.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $110k - $150k + Super
Location: SYDNEY, NSW
Please note that applications will only be considered from candidates with the appropriate approval to work in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please feel free to contact Tom Kirkland on +61 420 540 790 / tomk@austcorpexecutive.com.au
The AustCorp Executive Industrial team have been servicing the market for over 20 years across the APAC region. We have long standing relationships with Global Manufacturers, Local Distributors and SMEs in the space. We have assisted many clients in sourcing quality candidates for roles such as Operations & Engineering, Sales & Marketing and Customer Service & Administration.