Technician - PDI

Komatsu Australia; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks parental leave

Income protection insurance

Career development

Health insurance discount (Bupa)

Travel discounts

Yearly bonus

Referral program

Job summary

Komatsu Australia is hiring experienced Fitter or Plant Technicians for the Fairfield PDI team. You will assemble, fit out, and test brand-new Komatsu equipment, install customer options, and ensure quality before delivery.

Ideal candidates have a Mechanical Trade qualification (Plant Mechanic/Heavy Diesel) and hands-on experience with earthmoving or heavy equipment, with a strong focus on safety and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trades qualification is essential.
• Experience with earthmoving or heavy equipment preferred.
• Strong fault‑finding and safety workmanship required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit‑out new Komatsu machinery.
• Install customer‑specific options and components.
• Test and check machines prior to delivery.
• Diagnose and rectify issues as needed.
• Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the PDI team and Leads.
• Document and report work performed.

Skills

Mechanical trades

Fault finding

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

Trade qualification (Plant Mechanic or Heavy Diesel)

Job description

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Komatsu’s Fairfield PDI team is growing, and we’re looking for experienced Fitter or Plant Technicians to join the team.

With machine builds increasing, we need more skilled tradespeople on the floor helping us get new Komatsu equipment assembled, fitted out, tested and ready to go to work.

This is Pre‑Delivery Inspection (PDI) – but don't worry if you've never worked specifically in PDI before. If you come from mobile plant, construction equipment, agriculture or heavy commercial/truck maintenance, we'd like to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work on a broad range of brand‑new Komatsu utility, and construction equipment, completing machine assembly, fitting customer‑specific options and performance testing before equipment heads out to our customers.

You’ll be involved in:

• Assembly and fit‑out of new Komatsu machinery.
• Installing customer‑specific options and components.
• Testing and checking machines prior to delivery.
• Diagnosing and rectifying issues where required.
• Completing work to a high standard of quality and accuracy.
• Working closely with the Leading Hand and wider PDI team.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and productivity.
• Supporting apprentices and sharing your trade knowledge.
• Completing relevant job documentation and reporting.

Roster:

Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 3pm, 40 hours per week, with O/T available and possible afternoon shift

Rate:

$46.61 to $54.86 per hour – dependant on experience.

What We Are Looking For

• Mechanical Trade qualification (essential) – Plant Mechanic or Heavy Diesel.
• Experience working on earthmoving or heavy equipment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and fault‑finding skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why work for us!

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund.
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health.
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

Komatsu offers a zero‑harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.