Position Description
Position Title: Accessory Fitter and/or Automotive Electrician
Location: Pakenham, VIC 3810
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (with reasonable flexibility),
Multiple positions available
Introduction to MFI Automotive Group
MFI Automotive Group is a leading Australian manufacturer and upfitter of specialist vehicles, delivering tailored solutions to emergency services, fleet, and commercial customers nationwide. With our main Factory operations based at Pakenham we are committed to innovation, safety, and operational excellence in everything we do.
Benefits
* Located in Packenham
* Specialised vehicle body builds for emergency services, such as CFA, Rural fire services and SES
* Family-owned business
* Work-Life balance
* Opportunity to broaden your skills
Don't hold a formal trade qualification? Don't worry! We would still like to talk with you!
Position Summary
The Automotive Technician (Electrical & Mechanical) is a dual-skilled role responsible for completing full vehicle fitment, including mechanical installation, accessory fitment and 12/24V electrical installation work. The role requires capability across wiring, system integration, mechanical assembly and accurate execution of build requirements.
Technicians carry out wiring harness installation, circuit modification, system testing, fitting of assemblies, panel removal, and installation of radios, lighting, switching systems, communication equipment and auxiliary electrical systems. The technician works largely independently, completes job documentation accurately, and escalates issues affecting timing, safety or quality.
Key Responsibilities
Full Technical Duties (Mechanical)
* Complete full accessory installation including bullbars, canopies, racking systems, tool modules and service body fitments.
* Conduct vehicle disassembly and reassembly to access routing paths and mounting locations.
* Measure, adjust and fit mechanical components to meet specification and alignment requirements.
* Perform minor modifications to components within provided instructions.
* Work independently on assigned builds while meeting expected timelines.
* Document all mechanical work completed as required.
Full Technical Duties (Electrical)
* Install, modify and route 12V/24V wiring looms and harnesses.
* Install radios, lighting systems, switches, auxiliary power systems and communication equipment.
* Perform wiring tasks including crimping, splicing, heat-shrinking and termination of connectors.
* Conduct basic to moderate electrical fault checks using test tools
* Complete electrical testing to confirm correct operation of installed components.
* Escalate complex electrical diagnostics to an Automotive Electrician or Team Leader.
General
* Great team of skilled workers who will support and guide you.
* Participate in or contribute to projects or process improvement initiatives.