About the business and the role

Alford is Australia's longest standing hydraulic cylinder manufacturer, who are proud to manufacture our hydraulic cylinders here in Dubbo, NSW.

Our Brand is solid.

Our Quality, undisputed.

Our Team, exceptional.

We are committed to manufacturing in Australia, for the future of fellow Australians.

We seek a person with mechanical aptitude / background to join our Dubbo factory team.

This person will consistently produce a high standard of work, with a matching work ethic.

We are proud of the work we do and the products we produce, we respect our fellow team members, our clients and suppliers.

We are a supportive team who like to share knowledge.

Our factory is located centrally in Dubbo NSW, the role is an indoor role at the factory.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Assemble, test and paint hydraulic cylinders as required.

The mix of assembly, testing or painting can vary from day to day.

Our cylinders are assembled from components we manufacture in our Dubbo factory - barrels, rods, pistons and glands.

They are assembled together, and with the help of elastomeric seals, become oil tight.

These complete cylinders are then tested for leaks with hydraulic oil,



after which they are cleaned and painted with a two pack paint.

Hydraulic cylinders are heavy and can be large. Whilst we provide lifting and handling equipment, the successful candidate will need to be physically fit. They will need to be prepared to handle heavy metal objects all day every day.

The finished quality of our product is only as positive as the standard of work performed at each stage.

Pride in workmanship essential.

Skills and experience

Applicants with fitting, mechanical repair, assembly or spray-painting experience will be highly regarded.

Previous manual handling knowledge would be an advantage

The work is precise, ability to read easy engineering drawings and follow instructions and check lists is critical.

Applicants with a trade in Fitting or Spray Painting are welcomed, remuneration would be reviewed in line with skills and experience.

Benefits and our Culture

The position is a permanent full-time position based at our factory in Dubbo, our normal workdays are Monday to Friday. There may be overtime available.

📌 Hydraulic Cylinder - Assembly, Test and Paint (Dubbo)
🏢 Alford Hydraulics and Engineering
📍 Dubbo