Auto Electrician - Earthmoving Equipment

About the role

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) is looking for a trade-qualified Auto Electrician to join its workshop team at the Dandenong branch. You will perform electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, component installation and repair on Hitachi earthmoving equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostics, repairs and maintenance on earthmoving equipment in line with manufacturer specifications, targeted times and quality procedures
• Design, install and test electrical components for mobile earthmoving equipment
• Troubleshoot Hitachi control systems, including field repairs and reporting findings
• Work safely and in compliance with workplace health and safety requirements
• Complete paperwork such as risk assessments, job cards, strip reports, assembly check sheets and timesheets
• Prepare and carry out pre-delivery inspections and testing of new equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised workspace

Required profile

• Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or an equivalent qualification
• Experience with earthmoving equipment highly regarded
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety principles
• Good communication skills and a commitment to quality work for an OEM
• Ability to work in a collaborative team

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate with potential overtime and biannual company bonuses
• Permanent full-time position with an OEM
• Employee Orange benefits program with discounts on goods and services
• Discounted Medibank health insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave and employee referral rewards
• OEM-led training and career progression