Fitter Machinist

Questas Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Berendsen Fluid Power, part of Questas Group, seeks a Fitter Machinist for our Richlands site. The role involves repairing and overhauling hydraulic cylinders, stripping and inspecting components, and assembling rebuilt cylinders. A trade qualification is essential, with strong attention to detail and safety practices.

The position pays 47.00–50.00 AUD per hour, based on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity within a national hydraulic solutions provider serving

Qualifications

• A relevant trade qualification is essential.
• Hands-on experience stripping and rebuilding hydraulic cylinders.
• Solid grasp of hydraulic cylinder clearances and tolerances.
• Understanding of the re-manufacture process, including machining and welding.
• Sharp attention to detail and strong communication.
• Fault-finding and diagnostic experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and overhauling hydraulic cylinders across a range of applications.
• Stripping, measuring, inspecting and reporting on components.
• Cleaning and preparing components for rebuild.
• Assembling and testing completed cylinders.
• Taking part in toolbox talks.
• Keeping your workspace safe and tidy.

Skills

Experience stripping cylinders

Cylinder rebuilding

Hydraulic clearances & tolerances

Remanufacture processes (machining/wel

Attention to detail & communication

Fault-finding/diagnostics bonus

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

About the Opportunity

Due to consistent growth, we're seeking a Fitter Machinist to join our team in Richlands.

What you'll be doing:

• Repairing and overhauling hydraulic cylinders across a range of applications
• Stripping, measuring, inspecting and reporting on components
• Cleaning and preparing components for rebuild
• Assembling and testing completed cylinders
• Taking part in toolbox talks
• Keeping your workspace safe and tidy

About You

• A relevant trade qualification (essential)
• Hands-on experience stripping and rebuilding cylinders
• A solid grasp of hydraulic cylinder clearances and tolerances
• Understanding of the re-manufacture process, including machining and welding
• Sharp attention to detail and strong communication
• Fault-finding and diagnostic experience is a bonus

This role pays between $47.00–$50.00 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications.

About Us

For over 30 years, Berendsen Fluid Power has been Australia's leading provider of hydraulic solutions — designing, manufacturing, repairing and servicing systems that power some of the country's most critical industries, from mining and defence to agriculture and transport.

We're part of Questas Group, operating 45+ sites nationally with 1,000+ employees, building a safer, stronger future for Australian industry.