At a Glance
- Tasks: Fit accessories and perform electrical installations on specialist vehicles.
- Company: Join MFI Automotive Group, a leader in vehicle innovation and upfitting.
- Benefits: Enjoy work-life balance, skill development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for career growth in a family-owned business.
- Why this job: Make a difference by enhancing vehicles for emergency services and commercial clients.
- Qualifications: No formal trade qualification needed; just bring your passion and skills!
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
Location: Pakenham, VIC 3810
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (with reasonable flexibility)
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.
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:
- 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.
- 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.
Accessory Fitters and Auto Electricians in Melbourne employer: MFI Automotive Group
MFI Automotive Group is an exceptional employer located in Pakenham, offering a family-owned work environment that prioritises work-life balance and employee growth. With a commitment to innovation and safety, employees have the opportunity to broaden their skills in a supportive team of skilled professionals, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the automotive industry.
