Leading Hand: Hydraulic Cylinder Repairs & Workshop Lead

Questas Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berendsen Fluid Power in Dandenong South is seeking a hands-on Leading Hand to coordinate the daily operations of our hydraulic cylinder repair workshop. You will lead a team of mechanical fitters and machinists, allocate jobs, and ensure repairs are completed to a high standard while staying hands-on.

We welcome applicants with hydraulics experience or a mechanical fitting background looking to step into leadership, with safety and quality at the forefront and opportunities to build your career

Qualifications

• Mechanical fitting trade qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in hydraulic cylinder repairs, hydraulic systems, mechanical fitting or industrial equipment maintenance.
• Previous Leading Hand, Workshop Supervisor or similar workshop coordination role.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and repair instructions.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing workshop priorities.
• Hands-on leadership with a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow of hydraulic cylinder repairs, including job allocation, scheduling and prioritisation.
• Provide direction and technical support to mechanical fitters and machining personnel.
• Oversee inspection, dismantling, repair, assembly and testing of hydraulic cylinders.
• Assist with preparation and review of work scopes, repair instructions and technical specifications.
• Monitor job progress to ensure repairs are completed within agreed timeframes.
• Support fault-finding, troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality control and workplace safety.
• Identify opportunities for improved efficiency and productivity in the workshop.
• Remain hands-on and assist with mechanical repairs and workshop activities as required.

Skills

Leadership

Fault finding

Technical drawings

Organisational skills

Mechanical fitting

Education

Mechanical fitting trade qualification

Job description

Berendsen Fluid Power in Dandenong South is seeking a hands-on Leading Hand to coordinate the daily operations of our hydraulic cylinder repair workshop. You will lead a team of mechanical fitters and machinists, allocate jobs, and ensure repairs are completed to a high standard while staying hands-on.

We welcome applicants with hydraulics experience or a mechanical fitting background looking to step into leadership, with safety and quality at the forefront and opportunities to build your career