Mechanical Fitter

GPC Asia Pacific; Rutherford; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market aligned remuneration

Bonus incentives

Overtime with penalty rates

Job summary

Motion Rutherford is seeking a qualified Mechanical Fitter to service and repair hydraulic hoses and components in workshop and at customer sites. You will inspect, diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, and support field service alongside the workshop team.

We value hands-on, customer-focused technicians with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Travel to customer sites is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) is required.
• Two years' experience in mechanical fitting or repair is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of hydraulic component repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment across multiple industries.
• Maintain and overhaul mobile and fixed plant components.
• Achieve quality results within agreed timeframes.
• Assemble and overhaul undercarriage and final drive components.
• Conduct audits, inspections and hydraulic fault diagnosis.
• Assist with other workshop duties and site work as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Time management

Customer service

Mechanical inspection

Experience with hydraulic components

Undercarriage & final drive repairs

Strong communication

Autonomous & team work

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)

Job description

Manufacture, fit and service hydraulic hose and components in workshop and field-based work.

• Market aligned remuneration +bonus + annual salary reviews!
• Join Motion – a national leader in industrial supply!
• Overtime compensated at applicable penalty rates

Are you a qualified Mechanical Fitter looking for a hands‑on role with variety?

Join our Rutherford branch and use your technical skills across hydraulic hose manufacturing, fitting, repairs and field service support.

Travel to customer sites to inspect, diagnose, remove, install and repair hydraulic hoses, fittings and related components.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

• Service and Repairs of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for automotive, commercial, off highway and industrial applications.
• Maintenance and overhaul of mobile, fixed plant equipment and components.
• Quality results in agreed timeframes.
• Assemble and overhaul of undercarriage and final drive components.
• Conduct audits, inspections and hydraulic fault diagnosis.
• Assist with other production activities and general workshop duties as required.

Who are you

• Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)
• At least two years’ experience in a similar mechanical fitting, service or repair role is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of mechanical inspection, servicing and repair methods.
• Experience in rebuilding and repairing hydraulic components, transmissions, and undercarriage.
• Strong troubleshooting, time-management and customer-service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Current driver’s license - essential
• Focused on quality work & customer service excellence.
• Commitment towards safe work practices
• Flexible and willingness to carryout site work as required.
• Work autonomously and in a team environment

This is a great opportunity for a practical, customer‑focused fitter who takes pride in delivering quality work and building strong relationships with customers and colleagues.

What We Offer You

• Market alignedremunerationwith annual salary reviews: Your salary grows with your skills and performance.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways to develop and advance within Motion and with access to free webinars, training events and courses.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including retail discounts, bonus incentives, recognition programs, supplied uniforms, parental leave top‑up allowance and access to wellbeing/employee assistance programs.
• Eligible for 1 Good to Give Leave Day per calendar year in addition to normal leave entitlements to participate in volunteering activities

About Motion

Motion is an Australian based engineering solutions provider that focuses on products and services for the mining, manufacturing and construction industry. The group consists of highly specialized business units in the fields of fluid power, electro‑hydraulic engineering and design, undercarriages and specialized maintenance and project services.

CRAM also acts as a full‑service provider to facilitate maintenance, refurbishment, repairs and overhauls throughout the entire life cycle of industry equipment and machinery.

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

You 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.

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