Mechanical Fitters / Hydraulic Technicians

Kempe Engineering Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Kempe Engineering Australia in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Technician or Mechanical Fitter to join our team. The role covers diagnosing faults, rebuilding hydraulic components, and working on mobile and industrial systems with a hands-on approach.

You will perform service, maintenance, and field-based tasks with strong safety standards and documentation. Attractive overtime prospects and long-term career stability are on offer in a supportive team environment.

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

Read schematics

Fault diagnosis

Cylinder rebuild

Pump rebuild

Valve rebuild

Hose assembly

Tools

Parker

Bosch Rexroth

Eaton

Hydac

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