Hydraulic Installation & Service Technician

Elite Attachments Australia Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Competitive remuneration

Overtime opportunities

Onsite work

Diverse hydraulic installations

Job summary

Elite Attachments Australia – Bayswater North VIC designs and manufactures attachments for earthmoving machinery across construction, agriculture and mining sectors. We seek an experienced Hydraulic Installation & Service Technician to install hydraulic systems onto excavator hitches and perform on-site and workshop work.

You will install, route and connect hoses, test installations, diagnose faults, read technical drawings, and liaise with customers.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience installing, assembling and repairing hydraulic systems.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic faults.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently and complete installations to a high standard.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Install hydraulic hitches and attachments on excavators and machinery.
• Install, route and connect hydraulic hoses and fittings.
• Test completed hydraulic installations to ensure correct operation, identify leaks or faults, and meet quality standards.
• Diagnose and rectify hydraulic and mechanical issues.
• Carry out on-site warranty inspections and repairs when required.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and installation instructions.
• Liaise directly with customers when carrying out onsite work.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop.

Skills

Hydraulic installations

Diagnosis and troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Hand and power tools proficiency

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Elite Attachments Australia – Bayswater North VIC

Elite Attachments Australia specialises in the design and manufacture of attachments for earthmoving machinery used across the construction, agriculture and mining industries.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Hydraulic Installation & Service Technician to join our team in Bayswater North.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on technician whose primary responsibility will be installing hydraulic systems onto mechanical excavator hitches.

The role will involve working across new installations, warranty repairs, breakdowns, servicing and fault finding, both in our workshop and onsite with customers.

assisting with warranty inspections, fault diagnosis and repairs to excavator attachments.

This position is suited to someone with proven experience working with hydraulic systems who is confident completing installations and troubleshooting faults.

Key Responsibilities

Install hydraulic hitches and attachments on excavators and machinery

Install, route and connect hydraulic hoses and fittings

Test completed hydraulic installations to ensure correct operation, identify leaks or faults, and meet quality standards.

Diagnose and rectify hydraulic and mechanical issues.

Carry out on-site warranty inspections and repairs when required.

Read and interpret technical drawings and installation instructions.

Liaise directly with customers when carrying out onsite work

Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this position, you must have:

Proven hands-on experience installing, assembling and repairing hydraulic systems.

The ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic faults.

Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.

The ability to work independently and complete installations to a high standard.

Good attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety.

A current driver's and forklift licence.

What We Offer

Full-time employment with plenty of ongoing work.

Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.

Overtime and onsite work opportunities

A varied role involving hydraulic installations, fault diagnosis and repairs.

The opportunity to work with a wide range of excavator attachments and equipment.