Remanufacturing Workshop Technician - Career Growth

Hitachi Construction Machinery Group; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive program

Career development

Health insurance

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Supportive culture

Job summary

Hitachi Construction Machinery Group in Australia is seeking a Trades Assistant to join our Remanufacturing Workshop team. Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you'll support the remanufacturing process across a variety of workshop functions including logistics, warehousing, disassembly, inspection support, and parts handling.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical interest and enjoy hands-on work and wants to develop their skills in a structured workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in mechanical equipment, repairs or maintenance.
• Experience in workshop, manufacturing, automotive, warehouse or logistics.
• Ability to follow established processes with attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support workshop operations across warehousing, logistics and remanufacturing.
• Pick, pack, store and move components safely.
• Assist with disassembly, inspection and workshop preparation tasks.
• Operate hand and power tools including spanners and ratchets.
• Perform manual handling and lifting.
• Assist with inventory control and workshop housekeeping.
• Complete basic data entry and online training.

Skills

Mechanical interest

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Communication

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Program: Attractive base salary with the opportunity to earn performance-based incentives
• Career Development: Ongoing training and professional development with genuine career progression opportunities
• Stability: Permanent full-time position with a leading OEM offering long-term job security
• Health: Discounted Medibank health insurance policy
• Wellness Program: Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts: Exclusive staff discounts on Hitachi products and services
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values innovation, customer satisfaction and employee contribution
  

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Trades Assistant to join our Remanufacturing Workshop team. Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you'll support the remanufacturing process across a variety of workshop functions including logistics, warehousing, disassembly, inspection support, and parts handling.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical interest and enjoy hands-on work and wants to develop their skills in a structured workshop environment. Working within a collaborative and professional workshop environment, you'll become part of a diverse, and supportive workplace where reliability, teamwork and a willingness to learn are highly valued.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Support workshop operations across warehousing, logistics and remanufacturing activities
• Pick, pack, store and move components and materials safely and efficiently
• Assist trades personnel with disassembly, inspection and workshop preparation tasks
• Operate hand and power tools including spanners and rattle guns
• Perform manual handling activities and repetitive lifting as required
• Assist with inventory control and workshop housekeeping activities
• Complete basic computer-based tasks including data entry, online training and email usage
• Contribute positively to a safe, productive and team-focused work environment
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills across multiple workshop areas
  

As the Ideal Candidate, You Will Have:

• A genuine interest in mechanical equipment, repairs or maintenance
• Previous experience in a workshop, manufacturing, automotive, warehouse or logistics environment
• Exposure to mechanical equipment, vehicle maintenance, hydraulics or related industries
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established processes
• A reliable work ethic with excellent attendance and punctuality
• The ability to work effectively within a close-knit team environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
• Basic computer literacy skills
• The physical capability to perform manual handling and stand for extended periods throughout the day
• A current Forklift Licence (desirable)
  

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, then please click APPLY NOW

At Hitachi, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.