Field Service Fitter

Hitachi Construction Machinery; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual bonuses

7/7 roster with 12-hour shifts

Tool of Trade vehicle

Health insurance discount

Wellness program

Job summary

Hitachi Construction Machinery Mackay branch is seeking an experienced Field Service Heavy Equipment Diesel Fitter to join our service department. This permanent full-time role focuses on heavy diesel mechanics and mobile plant equipment fitting, including diagnostics, maintenance and repairs for our valued customers.

The successful candidate will have trade qualifications (Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering - Diesel Fitting or Automotive Plant), experience with construction/mining

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications: minimum Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Diesel Fitting or Automotive Plant).
• Experience with construction and mining equipment – highly desired.
• Hitachi equipment experience highly regarded.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Analytical thinking; ability to diagnose complex issues with minimal rework.
• Autonomous productivity and planning to deliver quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Mainly perform field service on heavy diesel machinery and mobile plant equipment.
• Focus on diagnostics, maintenance and repairs for customer sites.
• Ensure total customer satisfaction through quality workmanship.

Skills

Diesel fitting

Field service

Heavy diesel mechanics

Construction equipment experience

Analytical thinking

Autonomous productivity

Education

Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Diesel Fitting or Automotive Plant)

Job description

Hitachi Benefits

• TWO bonuses a year: Potential to earn biannual bonuses providing increased earning capacity
• Flexible Roster: 7/7 roster 12 hour shifts to support strong work life balance
• Competitive pay rate: $75 -$80ph base pay rate + 12% Super + 33% Overtime Rate
• Tool of Trade: Fully maintained trade Vehicle on offer!
• Health: Discounted Medibank health insurance policy
• Wellness program: access to Employee Assistance Program
• Stability: Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Uniform: Generous uniform supplied Full PPE
• Training and Development: Continuous training and upskilling with real career development opportunities, start your rewarding career now!
• Home Electrical Appliances: Employee exclusive staff discounts on Hitachi goods
• Company culture: Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success. Be a part of a leading OEM that genuinely values its employees and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work!

The Opportunity

Our Mackay Branch has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Field Service Heavy Equipment Diesel Fitter to join our service department. This is a permanent full-time position, which will see you focus on all aspects of Heavy Diesel mechanics and mobile plant equipment fitting. This role will be best suited to someone who has strong focus on diagnostics, maintenance and repairs for our valued customer base.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Trade Qualifications - Minimum Certificate III in a Mechanical Engineering (Diesel Fitting or Automotive Plant).
• Experience working with Construction and mining Equipment – highly desired
• Experience & Skillset - Heavy Diesel mechanics and field service fitters with demonstrated work experience and technical knowledge of construction equipment - Hitachi equipment experience highly regarded
• Positive can do attitude
• Analytical thinking - Ability to navigate complex technical issues in repair and maintenance services with minimal to zero rework
• Autonomous productivity - Initiative to plan work fronts efficiently and effectively, delivering quality outcomes to ensure Total Customer Satisfaction

Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.