Industrial electrician, Kaihangarau taputapu hiko ahumahi
Also known as
- Industrial electrical technician, industrial maintenance electrician, plant maintenance electrician, automation electrician
Industrial electricians install, test and repair electrical equipment like industrial controls and manufacturing machinery.

Your pay could be
$63K
Lower
$85K to $126K
Most common
$149K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years

Industrial electricians
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts and be on call
- usually work in industrial plants, factories or construction sites
- may work in hot, noisy and dusty conditions and at heights
- need to be methodical, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- install industrial electrical equipment
- test electrical systems to ensure safety
- repair industrial electrical equipment and systems
- adjust equipment to improve performance
- maintain electrical tools and machinery
- climb structures using ladders and rigging
- enter system information into computers
- explain equipment and machinery use to workers
- record repairs and maintenance work
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need to do an apprenticeship to become an industrial electrician.
You need
- to do an apprenticeship in electrical engineering
- a Trainee Limited Certificate from the Electrical Workers Registration Board
You may need
- a driver licence
- to pass a drug test
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Electrical Workers Registration Board
Phone Number,0800 661 000
info@ewrb.govt.nz
https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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