Hydraulic Field & Workshop Repair Technician

Miller Leith; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Leith in Queensland is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Technician to join its service team in Yatala. This hands-on role mixes workshop-based repairs with field service, supporting customers across mining, construction and industrial sectors to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.

You will strip, inspect and rebuild hydraulic pumps and motors, service cylinders, diagnose faults and test components on benches, with a focus on quality workmanship and clear communication of

Qualifications

• Experience in hydraulic servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Proven experience working with hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders and valves.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mobile and industrial hydraulic systems.
• The ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics.
• A relevant trade qualification, such as Fitter & Turner or Diesel Mechanic (Certificate III or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Stripping, inspecting, repairing and rebuilding hydraulic pumps and motors, including piston, vane and gear types.
• Servicing and resealing hydraulic cylinders, including identifying wear and coordinating component repairs.
• Diagnosing faults across mobile and industrial hydraulic systems, both in the workshop and at customer sites.
• Testing hydraulic components using test benches, pressure gauges and flow meters.
• Reading and interpreting hydraulic schematics, circuit drawings and technical specifications.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance, installations, system upgrades and commissioning.
• Providing technical advice to customers and clearly communicating repair requirements and solutions.
• Completing service reports, job cards and relevant documentation.

Skills

Hydraulic servicing

Fault diagnosis

Pumps & motors

Hydraulic cylinders

Schematic reading

Field service

Workshop repairs

Education

Fitter & Turner / Diesel Mechanic (Trade)

Tools

Hydraulic test benches

Job description

Miller Leith in Queensland is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Technician to join its service team in Yatala. This hands-on role mixes workshop-based repairs with field service, supporting customers across mining, construction and industrial sectors to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.

You will strip, inspect and rebuild hydraulic pumps and motors, service cylinders, diagnose faults and test components on benches, with a focus on quality workmanship and clear communication of