Taminda Hydraulics & Engineering

Taminda Hydraulics & Engineering are the one stop shop for all hydraulic & engineering needs in the Tamworth area and continue to proudly serve a diverse range of customers.

Position Summary

The purpose of this role is to carry out technically skilled and qualified machining, maintenance, servicing and repairs of a range of plant and vehicles, equipment, and agricultural systems with a hydraulic focus. The role includes the design, repair and fabrication of parts, utilizing manual lathes, mills, and a range of welding.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out machining and fabrication repairs and maintenance to hydraulic systems, plant and equipment, utilizing manual lathes, mills, and a range of welding, including:

1. Hydraulics pumps, motors, cylinders, hoses, valves.
2. A range of machinery and equipment including cranes, trucks, excavators, PTO systems etc..

- Co-ordinate workflow to ensure completion of defined tasks on time and within the approved budget.
- Assist with developing and implementing strategies for the overall improvement of Taminda Hydraulics & Engineering’s maintenance, repair and replacement of plant and equipment.
- Keeping of appropriate worksheets, timesheets and general records.
- Liaise with Manager and Tradesmen to help with the planning and scheduling of jobs, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective measures and procedures are followed.
- Operate, maintain and securely store small plant and equipment.
- Report any loss or damage to plant, equipment or materials.
- Maintain customer service standards and organisational values.
- Follow procedures for acquiring relevant machinery parts, equipment, materials, uniforms and work specific items.
- Ensure secure work practices, including the development and implementation of safe work method statements,



risk assessments, and injury and incident reporting in line with WHS requirements.
- Conditions

- Employment contract is for permanent, full time work.
- Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 7:30am to 4:30pm, 15 minute morning break, and 1 hour meal break.
- Four (4) weeks annual leave per year.
- Superannuation paid in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Carry out work in a wide variety of environments – outdoors on worksites/indoors in the Workshop.

- Selection Criteria

Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in machining and fabrication, with a high level of understanding of hydraulics and engineering maintenance and repairs with the ability to manage the technical aspects of the position.
2. Demonstrated ability to plan work and think independently with a commonsense approach to problem solving to get results.
3. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and interpret work programs, quotes, and invoices.
4. Well-developed organisational and time management skills; including proven ability to manage competing priorities, monitor and report progress and complete set outcomes within tight deadlines.
5. Completion of an apprenticeship (Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent) with minimum 3 years relevant work-based experience.
6. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the requirements of Work Health and Safety (WH&S;).
7. Hold a current Class C Drivers Licence.
8. Hold a current WorkCover NSW OHS Construction Induction Card.
9. Be an Australian Resident or equivalent or holder of a visa allowing permanent employment in Australia.Desirable:
10. Hold a current first aid certificate.
11. Previous NCC Licence for Forklift demonstrated competency and experience approved by a qualified Trainer or Assessor.

📌 Fitter & Machinist (Tamworth)
🏢 Taminda Hydraulics and Engineering
📍 Tamworth