Electrical mechanics and fitters fit, adjust, install and repair electrical machinery and other electrical apparatus and equipment in buildings, factories, workshops, or other places.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Electrical mechanics and fitters - from $5,041 to $6,722 per month - 2025.
- A Electrical mechanics and fitters typically earns between $5,041 and $6,333 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $5,093 and $6,443 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
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- A Automotive Electrician in New South Wales in mining and quarrying earned minimum $57,000.00 and maximum $65,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Automotive Electrician in Northern Territory in mining and quarrying earned minimum $57,000.00 and maximum $80,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Automotive Electrician in Queensland in mining and quarrying earned minimum $55,000.00 and maximum $75,000.00 per year in 2022.
Job Responsibilities
- Fitting, adjusting and repairing various kinds of electrical machinery and motors, generators, switchgear and control apparatus, instruments, or electrical parts of elevators and related equipment
- Fitting, adjusting and repairing electrical parts in domestic appliances, industrial machines and other appliances
- Inspecting and testing manufactured electrical products
- Installing, testing, connecting, commissioning, maintaining and modifying electrical equipment, wiring and control systems
- Designing, installing, maintaining, servicing and repairing electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment
- Connecting electrical systems to power supply
- Replacing and repairing defective parts
