Hydraulics Fitter

Ngare Employment Solutions Pty Ltd; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day compressed work week

Above award wages

Long-term career development

Supportive team environment

Work across multiple disciplines

Job summary

NEPEAN Longwall is seeking a motivated Hydraulics Fitter with Cylinder Rebuild experience to join our workshop in Paget, Mackay QLD. The role offers a 4-day compressed week and the chance to work on specialised underground mining equipment.

Ideal candidates will have a trade qualification as fitter/hydraulics fitter, proven hydraulics experience in mining or heavy industrial environments, and strong fault-finding skills. Underground coal experience is highly regarded but not essential.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Fitter / Hydraulics Fitter or similar.
• Experience hydraulics in mining, heavy industrial or mobile plant environments.
• Underground coal experience is highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and overhaul hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves and manifolds.
• Fault-finding, testing and commissioning hydraulic systems.
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics and drawings.
• Ensure all work meets quality, safety and WHS standards.
• Work closely with electrical and mechanical trades.

Skills

Hydraulics fitting

Fault-finding

Reading schematics

Safety focused

Education

Trade qualification as Fitter / Hydraulics Fitter

Job description

NEPEAN Longwall is a leading provider of longwall mining equipment and services to Australia's underground coal industry. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and reliable Hydraulics Fitter with Cylinder Rebuild experience to join our team based in Paget, Mackay QLD.

This is a local, workshop-based role offering a 4-day compressed working week, providing genuine work-life balance while working on specialised underground mining equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly and overhaul of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves and manifolds
• Fault-finding, testing and commissioning of hydraulic systems
• Reading and interpreting hydraulic schematics and drawings
• Ensuring all work meets quality, safety and WHS standards
• Working closely with electrical and mechanical trades

About You

• Trade qualification as a Fitter / Hydraulics Fitter or similar
• Experience in hydraulics within mining, heavy industrial or mobile plant environments
• Longwall or underground coal experience (highly regarded, not essential)
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Safety-focused with strong attention to detail

Why Join Us?

• 4-day compressed work week offering work-life balance
• Above award wages
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work across multiple disciplines
• Long-term career development with an industry leader

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life which also includes various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.