Fitter/Turner

Haynes People; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Commencement bonus $5000 gross

Probation completion bonus $5000 gross

Day and Afternoon Shift offered

Job summary

Austchrome in Mackay (Paget Workshop) is seeking a Fitter & Turner with hydraulics expertise to join our team. You will disassemble, inspect and reassemble hydraulic cylinders and related components, measuring with precision tools and testing to ensure reliability.

You will read and interpret detailed drawings, operate hydraulic machinery and testing equipment, and maintain a strong safety culture while supporting apprentices in a collaborative workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Hold the Relevant Trade Qualifications.
• Experience with overhauling Hydraulic Cylinders.
• Read/interpret engineering drawings and work to fine tolerances.
• Disassemble, measure, inspect, assemble and test components.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect and assemble hydraulic cylinders and engineering components.
• Measuring with precision tooling, basic failure analysis, perform NDT crack testing of components and hydraulic testing of cylinders.
• Read/interpret detailed drawings.
• Operate hydraulic machinery and testing equipment.
• Maintain a very high standard of safety and compliance to work instructions.

Skills

Hydraulic cylinders overhaul

Reading drawings

Precision measuring

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualifications

Tools

Hydraulic testing equipment

Job description

About Us

Austchrome, based in Mackay, is a proud part of Sime Industrial Services. With over 30 years of experience, we specialise in restoring and extending the life of critical components-helping our customers maximise uptime and boost productivity.

We value innovation, simplicity, and teamwork. At Austchrome, our people are the key to our success, and we're committed to creating a supportive, safe and rewarding workplace.

What Austchrome has to offer:

• Sign-On Bonus
• $5000 (gross) upon commencement
• $5000 (gross) after probation completion
• Above award afternoon shift allowance & overtime applications
• Day and Afternoon Shift offered
• Day shift | Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 2:30pm | Friday 6am – 12pm
• Afternoon shift | Monday - Thursday 3pm - 11:30pm | Friday 12pm - 6pm
• Based in Paget, Mackay (Commercial Ave)
• Home every night

About the Position

Based in our Paget Workshop, as a Fitter & Turner, specialising in hydraulics, you will be required to:

• Perform the disassembly, inspection and assembly of hydraulic cylinders and engineering components.
• Measuring with precision tooling, basic failure analysis, perform NDT crack testing of components and hydraulic testing of cylinders.
• Read/interpret detailed drawings
• Operate hydraulic machinery and testing equipment
• Maintain a very high standard of safety and compliance to work instructions

About you

To be successful as a Fitter & Turner with the Austchrome Team, you will require:

• Hold the Relevant Trade Qualifications
• Experience with overhauling Hydraulic Cylinders. Preferred but not essential
• Ability to disassemble, measure, inspect, assemble and test general components.
• Can read and understand engineering drawings and work to fine tolerances
• Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Be committed to safety and the wellbeing of yourself and your teammates
• Work well in a team environment and support the learning of apprentices
• Can pass a Pre employment medical and Drug and alcohol test

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality, successful applicants will be contacted.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.