The Company

Lai Switchboards Australia is one of Australia’s largest switchboard and switchrooms manufacturers. With over 115 years of combined experience, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of custom switchboards.As one of Australia’s most highly experienced and innovative switchboard and switchrooms manufacturer we can offer a wide range of innovative custom-built solutions for any customer.Lai Switchboards Australia encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where your hard work and input does not go unnoticed. We work with our employees to get the best out of them with the opportunity to receive training on specific plant and equipment that they will utilise throughout their employment.

As a result of continuous national growth, Lai Switchboard Australia are seeking an Electrical Engineering Technicians to join one of our electrical departments within our manufacturing plant in Adelaide. We would like someone who is excited about the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding, and lucrative career with us.

Schedule:

Full-time position.

38-hour week, Monday – Friday + reasonable overtime.

Waged position 

The Position:

We are currently seeking Electrical Engineering Technicians. You will have the opportunity to work on different projects ranging from a variety of different switchboards and switchrooms to meet customer requirements. You will work on a project from the very start of it being manufactured, to the project being delivered to our respected customer.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Understanding of power/control circuits and be able to follow wiring diagrams/schematics.

• Estimating material costs and quantities

• Inspecting designs and finished products for a high-quality standard

• Holds an Electrical Class A licence 

• Read and interpret blueprints to determine layout of system components, frameworks and foundations.

• The ability to use hand tools

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Maintain a quality standard of work and strive for continuous improvement.

• Ability to work in a team environment and on your own if required.

• Punctual.

• Reliable.

• Enthusiastic.

• Innovative.

Desirable Competencies:

• Experience mounting electrical equipment, mechanical support / protection.

• Trade qualification “A Class licence”

• Experience in the electrical switchboard industries.

• Experience wiring main switchboards, motor control centres, PLC / RIO panels and distribution boards.

• Experience with busbar fabrication

• Testing

• Previous experience in wiring LV switchboards

• Driver’s License

• Forklift License

We look forward to finding the appropriate candidate to join our team here in Adelaide.