Mechanical/Hydraulics Technician

Apprise Consulting; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowrite Group is seeking a Mechanical/Hydraulics Technician to oversee installation, maintenance and repair of hydraulic components on trucks and plant machinery. You will work with hydraulic installations, PTOs, pumps, cylinders, hoists, wet kits, and valving with a strong emphasis on safe work practices on site.

The role involves fault finding, service work during shutdowns, reading schematics, and performing preventative maintenance to prevent hydraulic failures.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and hydraulic maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read blueprints and hydraulic schematics.
• Knowledge of crane and tailgate equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and repair hydraulic systems on trucks and plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic issues and perform preventative maintenance.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of hydraulic components and bespoke projects.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Tools

Auto Electrical tools

Hydraulic schematics

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description
Flowrite Group is a prominent leader and trusted name in the earthworks, demolition, and civil industry. Our unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch quality work sets us apart. We believe that every project, no matter the scale, deserves the utmost attention to detail and excellence.

We are seeking highly skilled Mechanical/Hydraulics Technician to join our team of passionate professionals who share a common drive to make a difference in the industry. Mechanical/Hydraulics Technicians are responsible for overseeing and implementing the installation, maintenance, and repairs for the hydraulic components of equipment on Trucks and Plant Machinery. Hydraulic installations, pto's, pumps, cylinders, hoists, power packs, wet kits, valving Hydraulic repairs, hoses, resealing cylinders

• Installations, repairs and services of truck mounted cranes, tailgate loaders Electrical, wiring up cranes, tailgate loaders, power packs Fault finding and carrying out annual services on cranes and tailgate loaders
• Auto Electrical knowledge Reading of hydraulic schematics Undertake hydraulic maintenance tasks during shut down periods; replacement of hydraulic components, pipework installations, inspections, testing of equipment
• Troubleshoot hydraulic issues on fixed plant assets. Assist in the execution, installation, and commission of bespoke projects Ensure a high level of safe work practices undertaken at site
• Responsibilities include but is not limited to: Installation, maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems Read blueprints and diagrams while troubleshooting and diagnosing problems
• Perform preventative maintenance to avoid operational failures of hydraulic systems Welding, metal fabrication and electrical assembly Provide drawing review and suggestions related to part inspection and testing
• Use computers and other technologies to investigate and repair hydraulic equipment Reassemble machines and equipment Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance
• Operate drill press, grinders, engine lathe, or other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental parts for testing

Salary: Between $79,499 and $82,000 per annum + Super