Fitter/Turner to Hydraulic Technician — Travel & Training

Pressure Dynamics; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Novated leasing

Company provided income protection

Wellbeing support via EAP

Job summary

Pressure Dynamics in Cairns is seeking a Fitter & Turner or Diesel Mechanic to join our team. We will provide internal training to elevate your hydraulic skills while you work on hydraulic components at our Cairns workshop and on client sites across Australia, with optional international travel to PNG.

You’ll perform manufacturing, repair, inspection, and commissioning of hydraulic systems, travel to mine sites, and develop your capabilities through comprehensive on‑the‑job training and career

Qualifications

• Engineering tradesperson mechanical qualification or equivalent Australian trade qualification.
• Valid Australian driver's license and ability to travel to domestic mine sites.
• Willingness to learn hydraulic systems and undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute manufacturing, repair, inspection, commissioning, and troubleshooting of hydraulic components.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install hydraulic systems to industry standards.
• Perform routine maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs on fluid power equipment.
• Conduct inspections and testing to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Assist in commissioning of hydraulic systems for optimal performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and service reports.
• Travel to domestic mine sites to deliver on-the-ground technical support with optional PNG travel.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering Tradesperson Mechanical (Fitting/Turning) or Heavy Vehicle/Mobile Plant Mechanic trade qualification

Job description

Pressure Dynamics in Cairns is seeking a Fitter & Turner or Diesel Mechanic to join our team. We will provide internal training to elevate your hydraulic skills while you work on hydraulic components at our Cairns workshop and on client sites across Australia, with optional international travel to PNG.

You’ll perform manufacturing, repair, inspection, and commissioning of hydraulic systems, travel to mine sites, and develop your capabilities through comprehensive on‑the‑job training and career