Fitter & Machinist

RGIT Australia; Tamworth Regional Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taminda Hydraulics & Engineering in Tamworth is seeking a technically skilled tradesperson to perform machining, maintenance, servicing and repairs of plant, equipment and hydraulic systems. The role includes design and fabrication of parts using lathes, mills and welding.

Remuneration is commensurate with experience. This is a permanent full-time position based on site with standard hours and a4-week annual leave entitlement; WHS practices apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in machining and fabrication with hydraulics understanding and maintenance.
• Ability to plan work and think independently to solve problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication for quotes and invoices.
• Proven time management and prioritisation under deadlines.
• Completion of an apprenticeship with minimum 3 years relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out machining and fabrication repairs and maintenance to hydraulic systems, plant and equipment.
• Coordinate workflow to complete tasks on time and within budget.
• Assist in developing strategies to improve maintenance and replacements.
• Maintain worksheets, timesheets and general records.
• Ensure safe work practices and WHS compliance.

Skills

Machining

Fabrication

Hydraulics

PlanningWork

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

Tools

Manual lathes

Mills

Forklift competency

Job description

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 11 Sep 2026

Description

Taminda Hydraulics & Engineeringaretheone stop shop for all hydraulic & engineering needsin the Tamworth area andcontinue toproudly serveadiverse range of customers.

Position Summary

The purpose of this role is to carry out technically skilled and qualifiedmachining,maintenance,servicingand repairs of a range of plant and vehicles, equipment, andagriculturalsystemswitha hydraulicfocus.

The role includesthe design,repairand fabrication of parts,utilizingmanuallathes, mills,anda range of welding.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry outmachiningand fabricationrepairs and maintenance tohydraulic systems, plantandequipment,utilizing manual lathes, mills, and a range of welding, including:
• Hydraulics pumps, motors, cylinders, hoses, valves.
• A range ofmachineryand equipment including cranes,trucks, excavators, PTO systems etc..
• Co-ordinate workflow to ensure completion of defined tasks on time and within the approved budget.
• Assistwith developing and implementing strategies for the overall improvement of Taminda Hydraulics & Engineering’s maintenance, repair and replacement of plant and equipment.
• Keeping ofappropriate worksheets,timesheetsand general records.
• Liaise withManager and Tradesmento help with the planning and schedulingofjobs, ensuring safe, efficient andcost-effectivemeasures and procedures are followed.
• Operate,maintainand securely store small plant and equipment.
• Report any loss or damage to plant,equipmentor materials.
• Maintain customer service standards and organisational values.
• Followprocedures foracquiringrelevant machinery parts, equipment, materials, uniforms and work specific items.
• Ensure safe 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 timework.
• Hours of work are Monday to Friday,40hours per week,7:30am to 4:30pm, 15minute morning break, and1 hourmeal break.
• Four (4) weeks annual leave per year.
• Superannuation paidin accordance withlegislative requirements.
• Carry out work in a wide variety of environments – outdoors on worksites/indoors in the Workshop.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience inmachining and fabrication, witha high levelof understanding ofhydraulics and engineeringmaintenance and repairs with the ability to manage the technical aspects of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to plan work and think independently with acommonsenseapproach to problem solving to get results.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and interpret work programs,quotes, and invoices.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills; including proven ability to manage competing priorities,monitorand report progress and complete set outcomes within tight deadlines.
• Completion of an apprenticeship (Certificate III inEngineering – MechanicalTradeor equivalent) with minimum 3 years relevantwork-basedexperience.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the requirements of Work Health and Safety (WH&S).
• Hold a current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Hold a currentWorkCoverNSW OHS Construction Induction Card.
• Be an Australian Resident or equivalent or holder of a visa allowing permanent employment in Australia.
• Hold a current first aid certificate.
• PreviousNCC Licence for Forkliftdemonstratedcompetency and experience approved by a qualified Trainer or Assessor.