Hydraulic Fitter

Hydraulic Fitter

Join a family owned and operated business whose reputation for quality, specifically in servicing the rail track maintenance industry is not only highly regarded within industry, but respected by their employees and customers alike.

Further expansion within their business sees them seeking an experienced Fitter to service, diagnose, repair and overhaul hydraulic systems for the likes of excavators, mobile cranes, hydraulic cylinders and vehicle conversions including hi-rail equipment. 

Specifically your role includes fault-finding, cylinder rebuilds, and construction/builds of vehicle conversions to rail-capable specifications - workshop and site based.  Your role may extend to shift work at times being emergency call-outs and extended hours during builds or breakdowns. 
 
Essential requirements for the role include:

• Trade qualification or equivalent in hydraulics, mechanical fitting, heavy diesel fitting or similar.
• Minimum 3-5 years hands-on experience servicing and repairing excavators, mobile cranes and hydraulic cylinders.
• Proven experience rebuilding hydraulic cylinders and working with hydraulic pumps, valves and motors.
• A current Driver License 
• A willingness to travel to job sites and work in the field as necessary
• Physically fit with the capacity to lift heavy components and work in confined spaces

Desirable skills include:

• Forklift, crane tickets and rail industry certifications
• MIG and TIG welding experience 

APPLY NOW for immediate consideration or telephone Trish@Recruit_Personnel on 02 49349900 for a confidential discussion.