Hydraulic Fitter: Field & Workshop Technician

Southcott; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcott is a leading Australian hydraulic components manufacturer seeking a Hydraulic Fitter to build and troubleshoot componentry, perform repairs, and carry out preventive maintenance in the workshop and on-site.

You will assemble valves, pumps, hoses and actuators, test assemblies, and support field teams with a focus on safety and quality. The role requires trade qualifications and hydraulics experience, plus reading drawings; MR or forklift licenses are preferred.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in maintenance or hydraulic fitting preferred.
• Experience in hydraulics/mechanical fitting.
• Experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience in testing and repairing hydraulic cylinders is desirable.
• Skilled in using a variety of tools; tooling knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Holding MR Truck license or Forklift license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembling hydraulic componentry by conversion of similar item or building them using parts and/or sub-assemblies, such as valves, pumps, power units, and actuators.
• Testing and troubleshooting new assemblies using workshop equipment, ensuring compliance with standards and accuracy of fit.
• Manufacturing hydraulic hoses, ensuring compatibility between hose fittings and hoses, and adhering to crimping specifications and standards.
• Troubleshooting hydraulic systems with a safe approach to high-pressure systems.
• Visiting sites to familiarise with jobs, identifying required tools and parts, and ensuring readiness for on-site jobs by keeping service vehicles equipped with tools, testing equipment, and consumables.
• Maintaining readiness to assist on-site jobs, ensuring the service vehicle is equipped with hand and power tools, testing equipment, and consumables.
• Actively contributing to the improvement of workshop and service department operations by supporting and proactively identifying better practices and process enhancements.
• Updating assembly information sheets as required and providing advice and guidance to internal and external sales teams.
• Ensuring all documentation relevant to each assembly is orderly and complete.

Skills

Hydraulic fitting

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting hydraulics

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Tooling knowledge

Education

Trade qualification in maintenance or hydraulic fitting

Tools

Tooling knowledge

Job description

Southcott is a leading Australian hydraulic components manufacturer seeking a Hydraulic Fitter to build and troubleshoot componentry, perform repairs, and carry out preventive maintenance in the workshop and on-site.

You will assemble valves, pumps, hoses and actuators, test assemblies, and support field teams with a focus on safety and quality. The role requires trade qualifications and hydraulics experience, plus reading drawings; MR or forklift licenses are preferred.