Defence Hydraulic Technician – Refurb & Test

Nuclear Inst; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite & remote work options

Laptop + home kit

Flexible hours

Defence leave

Study leave

LinkedIn Learning access

Employee discounts

Wellbeing program

Recognition program

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Hydraulic Technician to refurbish, test and maintain critical hydraulic and mechanical equipment supporting defence capability. You will work in a specialised workshop, performing stripping, surveying, cleaning, troubleshooting and testing to meet procedures and quality standards.

You will assist the Lead Technician and Workshop Manager, manage paperwork, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while potentially mentoring others.

Qualifications

• Qualified tradesperson with mechanical background.
• Extensive refurbishment experience of hydraulic & mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Eligible for Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1).

Responsibilities

• Refurbish, test and maintain hydraulic and mechanical equipment for defence assets.
• Strip, survey, clean, troubleshoot and test components.
• Support Lead Technician and Workshop Manager with documentation and targets.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and training activities.
• Engage in special projects to improve workshop performance and customer outcomes.

Skills

Mechanical trades

Read drawings

Problem solving

MS Office

Tools

IFS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Hydraulic Technician to refurbish, test and maintain critical hydraulic and mechanical equipment supporting defence capability. You will work in a specialised workshop, performing stripping, surveying, cleaning, troubleshooting and testing to meet procedures and quality standards.

You will assist the Lead Technician and Workshop Manager, manage paperwork, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while potentially mentoring others.