Job Description
Central Queensland Hydraulics - Mackay QLD
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Field Service Hydraulic Technician / Mechanical or Diesel Fitter
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Paget Workshop | Bowen Basin Field Service | Full time Position
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Immediate start available
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Central Queensland Hydraulics is a well-established Mackay business specialising in the design, manufacture, installation, servicing and repair of hydraulic and lubrication systems.
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We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter, Diesel Fitter or Hydraulic Technician to join our team. This is a varied position combining field-service work across Bowen Basin mine sites with hydraulic repairs and servicing in our Paget workshop.
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A fully equipped field-service vehicle will be provided for site work.
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Key Responsibilities
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Field-Service Duties
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Attend mine sites and customer locations as required.
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Conduct hydraulic fault-finding and system diagnostics.
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Repair and maintain hydraulic and lubrication systems onsite.
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Perform hydraulic and lubrication servicing on mobile and fixed plant.
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Conduct hydraulic tooling inspections, audits, testing and calibration.
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Complete minor tooling and hydraulic equipment repairs onsite.
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Install, commission and maintain hydraulic and fluid-power systems.
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Accurately complete service reports, inspection records and associated documentation.
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Communicate professionally with customers, supervisors and site personnel.
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Workshop Duties
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Strip, inspect, repair and test hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors and valves.
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Manufacture and repair hydraulic equipment and assemblies.
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Assist with welding, fabrication and machining where required.
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Service and repair trucks, forklifts, EWPs and other mobile equipment.
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Support general workshop activities when field-service work is not required.
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Qualifications and Experience
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The successful applicant will ideally have:
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A recognised trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Diesel Fitting, Fitting and Turning or a related discipline.
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Experience with hydraulic systems, fluid-power equipment and lubrication systems.
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Strong hydraulic fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
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Experience overhauling and testing hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors and valves.
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The ability to read and interpret hydraulic circuit drawings.
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Experience working on mining, heavy mobile or fixed plant.
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Sound computer skills and the ability to complete electronic service reports.
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Excellent communication, organisation and customer-service skills.
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A current Australian driver's licence.
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A strong commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, integrity and teamwork.
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The following qualifications would be highly regarded:
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Standard 11.
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Current Coal Mine Workers' Health Assessment.
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Mine-site inductions, including BHP inductions.
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Working at Heights.
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Confined Space Entry.
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High-Risk Work Licence.
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Hydraulic tooling inspection, testing or calibration experience.
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Applicants without all current mine-site qualifications may still be considered, depending on their experience.
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What We Offer
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Full-time permanent employment.
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Competitive remuneration negotiated according to qualifications and experience.
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A fully equipped field-service vehicle for work-related travel.
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A varied role combining field-service and workshop work.
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A professional and safety-focused working environment.
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Exposure to a broad range of hydraulic, lubrication and fluid-power equipment.
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Training and professional development opportunities.
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Potential support toward a Certificate IV in Fluid Power.
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Opportunities for career progression within the business.
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The position will require travel to Bowen Basin mine sites when requested. Applicants must be comfortable working independently in the field and supporting the Paget workshop between site assignments.

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