Company Description
Xefco is an Australian-owned company that creates innovative textile and coating technologies with a vision to create a more sustainable future for the textile industry. Incorporated in 2018, we have a track record of developing novel technologies that have been adopted by some of the world's leading outdoor apparel and fashion brands.
Xefco has pioneered a novel plasma technology, called Ausora that provides a sustainable dyeing and finishing solution to eliminate water pollution from textile manufacturing. Ausora has been developed through a long-standing research partnership with Deakin University and is set to bring a disruptive manufacturing solution to the textile industry together a broad range of other potential applications.
About the Role:
The
Electrician
will be responsible for the hands-on electrical assembly, wiring, and commissioning of Xefco's plasma fabric coating systems. Working within a project-based matrix that integrates Research and Engineering, the role supports in delivering reliable and scalable transition of plasma process developments into production-ready machinery. This includes control panel builds, machine wiring, high-voltage power supply integration, sensor and actuator termination, and supporting system testing and fault finding. The position requires close collaboration with engineers, assembly technicians and research personnel to ensure electrical builds meet performance, safety, and manufacturability requirements.
This role reports to Workshop Manager of the Engineering team.
Responsibilities:
* Electrical assembly and wiring installation of industrial machinery
* Build and wire control panels, junction boxes, and machine looms per standards (AS/NZS, IEC, UL, etc.)
* Install and terminate motors, sensors, valves, actuators, and safety systems
* Label circuits, breakers and other components
* Work with high-voltage power supplies and plasma equipment
* Assist with machine testing, commissioning, and fault finding and mark-up drawings
* Modify and improve electrical builds as designs evolve and/or as per site constraints
* Ensure builds meet electrical standards and workshop safety requirements (PPE, LOTO etc)
Requirements:
* Trade qualified Victorian A-Grade Electrician with current licence
* 5+ years of experience in industrial machine builds, prototyping or production environments
* Confident reading wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
* Practical, detail-oriented and comfortable working hands-on every day
* Able to work independently while collaborating with engineers and technicians
* Exposure to control systems, PLC I/O, VFDs or automation hardware
* High voltage and power electronics experience is desirable
* Experience wiring special-purpose machinery is advantageous
Who you are:
* Have a passion for innovation and problem solving
* Be a team player who works collaboratively in a team environment
* Be self-driven with ability to seek information & solutions from internal and external sources
* Have the ability to work within timeframes
* Be willing to undertake what is required for the role
* Use your skills, knowledge, and personal characteristics to work to the best of your ability
* Behave with professionalism, act in good faith, and with honesty
* Effectively communicate with a team and project partners
* Keep yourself and others safe when you are at work