Workshop Fitter

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime opportunities

Biannual bonuses

Permanent full-time position

OEM training

Career progression

Employee discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Paid parental leave

Supportive and inclusive team

Job summary

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is seeking qualified mechanics to transition into heavy mining equipment at our Forrestdale workshop. You'll remanufacture components and gain OEM-led training.

If you hold a mechanical trade and value safety, quality, and teamwork, this full-time role with a global OEM offers ongoing development, competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Light Vehicle, Truck or Heavy Vehicle.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Mining/heavy equipment experience is valued but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Strip, inspect, repair and rebuild major mining equipment components.
• Work safely and to OEM specifications.
• Complete required documentation and maintain 5S standards.
• Develop heavy equipment and component rebuild skills.

Skills

Mechanical trade qualification

Strong mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Safety and quality workmanship

Communication and teamwork

Mining/heavy equipment experience (val

Job description

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The Opportunity

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is looking for qualified Light Vehicle, Truck and Heavy Vehicle Mechanics who are ready to progress their careers into the heavy equipment and mining industry.

Based at our Forrestdale branch, you'll join our growing Remanufacturing (Component Rebuild) team, where you'll develop your skills through hands‑on experience and OEM‑led training, working on major mining equipment components to Hitachi standards.

What You'll Do

• Strip, inspect, repair and rebuild major mining equipment components
• Work safely and efficiently to OEM specifications
• Complete required documentation and maintain 5S workshop standards
• Develop your heavy equipment and component rebuild skills

What We're Looking For

• Mechanical trade qualification – Light Vehicle, Truck, Heavy Vehicle, Fitter Machinist or equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Mining/heavy equipment experience is highly regarded but not essential

Flexible Rosters

Choose The Roster That Suits Your Lifestyle

• 5/2 - Monday to Friday
• 4/4/4/2 - Monday to Thursday / Tuesday to Friday

What's in It for You?

• Competitive hourly rate + potential overtime
• Biannual bonuses
• Permanent full‑time position with a global OEM
• OEM training and genuine career progression
• Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Supportive and inclusive team environment

Ready to move from automotive or trucking into heavy mining equipment? This is your opportunity to build your future with Hitachi.

Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market‑leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.

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.