Hydraulic Technician

Motion Apac; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

iPhone

Laptop

Salary reviews

Career progression

Wellbeing programs

Good to Give Leave Day

Job summary

Motion Australia is seeking a skilled hydraulic technician to diagnose faults, repair and overhaul hydraulic systems, and install circuits on new and existing equipment. The role combines workshop and on-site work with regular travel throughout New South Wales.

You will need proven fitter experience (Fitter, Machinist, or Diesel Fitter), hydraulic certification preferred, and a valid driver’s licence. We offer market-aligned remuneration and a benefits package including a company vehicle,

Qualifications

• Experience as Fitter/Machinist or Diesel Fitter is essential.
• Certification in Hydraulics is highly regarded.
• Willingness to travel NSW and interstate occasionally.
• Current valid driver’s licence is essential.
• Ability to read hydraulic circuit drawings.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose hydraulic faults using test equipment and hydraulic knowledge.
• Identify and quote components for repair or replacement.
• Repair, overhaul and work with hydraulic systems.
• Install and commission hydraulic circuits on equipment.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Work in both workshop and site environments.

Skills

Fitter

Diesel fitter

Hydraulics knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Hydraulics certification

Tools

Hydraulic test equipment

Job description

Engage, Diagnose & Repair: deliver quality support and solutions for our customers and set your career in Motion!

• 40-hour week - 7am to 3:30pm with monthly RDO
• Market alignedremuneration+ bonuses + annual salary review!
• OT hours available as per business requirements

About us

Motion is an Australian-based engineering solutions provider servicing the mining,manufacturingand construction industries. Our specialist business unitsoperateacross fluid power, electro-hydraulic engineering and design, undercarriages, and specialised maintenance and project services.

Motion Australia has a significant presence in the Australian hydraulic sector through its CRAM businesses.

About the role

We are looking for askilled technicianwith good fluid power experience, a proven ability to be able to work unsupervised and with high-level customer-service focus.

This role includes work in both workshop and customer site environments. Regular travel throughout New South Wales is required, with occasional interstate travel.

Offering technical and leadership development, with long-term career opportunities within Motion.

What Your Day Will Look Like:

• Diagnose hydraulic faults using test equipment and your hydraulic system knowledge
• Identify and quote hydraulic components that require repair or replacement
• Work with hydraulic components and systems - breakdown, repair, and overhaul
• Install and commission hydraulic circuits on new and established equipment
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to complete work in both workshop and site environments

Skills andExperience:

• Demonstrated experience working as a Fitter and Machinist or Diesel Fitter is essential
• Certification in Hydraulics will be highly regarded
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout NSW and occasionally interstate, including extended periods away from home.
• A current valid driver’s licence – essential
• Able to understand and find faults on hydraulic circuits and components, including cylinders, pumps, valves, and motors
• Competent to read and interpret engineering & hydraulic circuit drawings
• Excellent interaction and communication skills
• A customer-focused attitudewith strong communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and follow direction
• Computer literate at an Intermediate level

What We Offer:

We offer more than just a job — we offer a long-term career.

• Market alignedremunerationwith annual salary reviews: Your salary grows with your skills and performance.
• Providedtool of trade:Company vehicle + iPhone + laptop
• Career Progression: Clear pathways to develop and advance within Motion with access to free webinars, trainingeventsand courses.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including retail discounts, bonus incentives, recognition programs, supplied uniforms, parental leave top-upallowanceand access to wellbeing/employeeassistanceprograms.
• Eligible for 1Good to Give Leave Day per calendar year in addition to normal leave entitlements toparticipatein volunteering activities

About Motion

We are a Company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders.

We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.

MOTION is an equal opportunity employer

We must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.