Field Service Fitter & Heavy Diesel Tech — 6 on 6 off

Hitachi Construction Machinery Group; Milroy; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade Vehicle

PPE supplied

Employee perks program

Annual discretionary bonuses

6 on 6 off roster

Career progression

Medibank health insurance

Refer & Be Rewarded

Paid parental leave

Training & development

Job summary

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia is seeking a Field Service Fitter or Heavy Diesel Mechanic for our Gunnedah Branch. You will diagnose, maintain, and upgrade Hitachi machinery, respond to breakdowns, and assist with commissioning new equipment across customer projects.

Reporting to the Service Coordinator, you will build strong customer relationships, complete required documentation, and contribute to a safe, high-quality service environment with a strong focus on outcomes.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused mindset and proactive duty of care.
• Personal drive and proactive relationship-building.
• Creative problem solver, improving efficiency and reducing rework.
• Minimum Certificate III in Mobile Plant Mechanics or equivalent.
• Experience with diesel mechanics; OEM exposure; excavator diagnostics are a plus.
• Customer-focused with planning and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, maintaining, and upgrading Hitachi machinery.
• Responding to breakdowns and diagnostics.
• Joining the build team to commission new equipment.
• Completing and submitting required documentation.
• Maintaining strong relationships with customers, peers, and departments.

Skills

Safety Commitment

Personal Drive

Creative Problem Solver

Qualifications

Experience & Skillset

Customer Focus

Education

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Mechanics or equivalent

Tools

OEM knowledge

Excavator diagnostics

Job description

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia is seeking a Field Service Fitter or Heavy Diesel Mechanic for our Gunnedah Branch. You will diagnose, maintain, and upgrade Hitachi machinery, respond to breakdowns, and assist with commissioning new equipment across customer projects.

Reporting to the Service Coordinator, you will build strong customer relationships, complete required documentation, and contribute to a safe, high-quality service environment with a strong focus on outcomes.