Mechanical Fitter / Hydraulic Service Technician | $55-$58/hr
Blaze Staffing Solutions is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Hydraulic Service Technician for an established Australian manufacturer and service provider operating in the heavy vehicle and waste-equipment sector.
Based in a Campbellfield workshop, the role involves diagnosing, servicing and repairing truck-mounted waste collection and compaction equipment. It would suit a trade-qualified fitter with strong hydraulic experience who is comfortable assisting other technicians and apprentices.
Working hours
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30 am–4:00 pm
- Friday: 7:30 am–1:00 pm
- Weekday day shift
- Overtime available
- No regular weekend work
- Christmas and Current Year shutdown
Key responsibilities
- Diagnose hydraulic, mechanical and basic electrical faults
- Repair pumps, cylinders, valves, hoses and mechanical components
- Strip, repair and rebuild equipment and assemblies
- Read hydraulic, electrical and engineering schematics
- Complete MIG welding and general repair fabrication
- Assist technicians and support apprentice development
About you
- Australian-recognised Mechanical Fitting or Fitting and Turning qualification
- Strong hydraulic fault-finding and repair experience
- Experience with mobile, industrial or truck-mounted equipment
- Ability to read hydraulic and engineering schematics
- MIG welding and basic fabrication skills
- Team-focused, safety-conscious and able to work independently
Highly regarded
- Waste collection or compaction equipment experience
- Truck-mounted hydraulics, hook lifts or tail lifts
- Mobile plant, forklift or agricultural equipment experience
- Basic 12 or 24-volt electrical fault-finding
- Hydraulic hose manufacture
- MR or HR truck licence
What is on offer
- $55.00–$58.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Superannuation and overtime
- Permanent, workshop-based employment
- Stable weekday hours and early Friday finish
- Varied mechanical and hydraulic repair work
- Potential to take on additional leadership responsibilities
Shortlisted applicants will complete an initial telephone interview with Blaze Staffing Solutions, followed by interviews with our client.