Job description
Queensland Hydraulics is looking for an experienced hydraulic/Mechanical Fitter in a workshop (80%) onsite (20%) based role.
In the workshop you will be responsible for the assembly of hydraulic cylinders (new cylinders), and repair work (disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, test of rams), and hydraulic power unit assembly (pipework and hydraulic component fitting of new systems) and at site you will be responsible for pipework installations.
Site accommodation and food is provided.
Welding skills would be beneficial but not essential.
You will be supported by a team of engineers to assist with your knowledge and understanding of fluid power/hydraulics
This full-time role suits a person who is reliable, hard-working, has good attention to detail, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a team as well as autonomously.
Qualifications
Fitter trade with minimum 5 years experience
Hydraulics experience would be an advantage (however we are willing to train the right person)
Welding TIG & MIG
Ability to understand production drawings and produce quality workmanship, on time and to stated tolerances
Tasks & responsibilities
Disassembly, repair, reassembly and testing of hydraulic cylinders
Building Hydraulic Power Units
Welding duties




Overseeing and being a role model to apprentices within the workshop on learning and practising correct and proven Fitting methods
Perks
Future growth and development opportunity within the business for the deserving candidate
Secure your career working in a business with ambitious growth plans
Remuneration(Approximately 100k-140k, including super)
Workshop rates between $45 -$50 per hour
Site rates $60-$62 per hour
About us
Queensland Hydraulics has been operating from its Salisbury headquarters for over 45 years providing fluid power solutions to some of the largest public and private organisations Australia wide across sectors including: water infrastructure and security, mining, oil and gas, defence, aviation, marine, agriculture, and food production.
Queensland Hydraulics offer full turnkey fluid power solutions that include design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
We also design and manufacture a proprietary range of hydraulic cylinders built to international standards as well as offer a hydraulic cylinder repair and precision machining service

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $***** – $***** per hour
Benefits:
Travel reimbursement
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person

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