Mechanical Fitters / Hydraulic Technicians

Kempe Engineering Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime opportunities

Uniforms & PPE provided

Supportive team environment

Long-term job security

Growth into senior/supervisory roles

Job summary

Kempe Engineering Australia is seeking experienced Hydraulic Technicians or Mechanical Fitters for our Brisbane team. You will diagnose and repair hydraulic faults, rebuild cylinders/pumps/motors/valves, read schematics, assemble hoses and perform pressure tests.

This hands-on role covers workshop and field service with strong earning potential, safety focus and long-term career stability. Overtime opportunities and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years hydraulic experience.
• Experience with mobile plant, industrial or high-pressure systems.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic faults
• Rebuilding cylinders, pumps, motors and valves
• Reading and interpreting hydraulic schematics
• Hose assembly and pressure testing
• Performing preventative maintenance and breakdown response
• Maintaining high safety and quality standards
• Completing service reports and documentation

Skills

Hydraulic experience

Mobile plant systems

Read schematics

Job description

Mechanical Fitters / Hydraulic Technician

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate + Overtime

Join a Growing Hydraulic & Fluid Power Specialist

Kempe Engineering are seeking experienced Hydraulic Technicians or Mechanical Fitters to join our Brisbane-based team. If you are confident diagnosing faults, rebuilding components, and working on mobile or industrial hydraulic systems — we want to hear from you.

This is a hands-on role offering variety across workshop and field service work, with strong earning potential and long-term career stability.

The Role

• Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic faults
• Rebuilding cylinders, pumps, motors and valves
• Reading and interpreting hydraulic schematics
• Hose assembly and pressure testing
• Performing preventative maintenance and breakdown response
• Maintaining high safety and quality standards
• Completing service reports and documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3+ years hydraulic experience
• Experience with mobile plant, industrial or high-pressure systems
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics

Highly Regarded

• Field service experience
• Forklift / EWP / White Card
• Experience with brands such as Parker, Bosch Rexroth, Eaton, Hydac

What’s On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
• Overtime opportunities
• Uniforms & PPE provided
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term job security
• Opportunity to grow into senior or supervisory roles