Machinist / Fitter and Turner (Hydraulic Cylinders)

Coventry Group LTD; Turner (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national leader in fluid systems seeks a Machinist/Fitter to join their workshop team. The role involves operating heavy machinery, interpreting technical drawings, and mentoring apprentices. With attractive remuneration and flexible rosters, this opportunity offers long-term career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration and bonus incentives

Flexible rosters

FIFO or residential housing options

Long-term career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications as Machinist or First-Class Machinist.
• Experience in workshop environments.
• Proficiency in screw cutting, boring, and grooving.

Responsibilities

• Reading job specifications, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Operating heavy machinery and hand tools.
• Reconditioning hydraulic cylinders.
• Maintaining equipment and work area.

Skills

Technical specifications reading

Machining procedures

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Trade qualifications as Machinist

Tools

MIG welding

Manual lathe

Milling machines

Forklift

Job description

Machinist / Fitter and Turner (Hydraulic Cylinders)

Join a national leader in fluid systems! Work with advanced technology in a high-performing team. Great pay, flexible rosters, and long-term security.

Application Deadline: 17th June, 2025

Cooper Fluid Systems is a leading provider of hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and fluid transfer solutions across Australia. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and commissioning advanced systems and technologies, delivering reliable, high-performance solutions to various industries nationwide.

About the role:

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced workshop-based Fitter / Machinist to join our team in Port Hedland, Western Australia.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing work to required standards within set timeframes;
• Reading and interpreting job specifications, technical drawings, and schematics;
• Operating heavy machinery, hand tools, and lifting equipment;
• Manufacturing parts to drawings and sketches;
• Maintaining equipment, tools, and work area;
• Keeping documentation and service records;
• Mentoring apprentices;
• Performing general mechanical fitting work;
• Ensuring safety and compliance with WHS procedures;
• Reconditioning hydraulic cylinders;
• Disassembling, inspecting, measuring, and reporting on components;
• Assembling and testing cylinders.

Qualifications and skills:

• Trade qualifications as Machinist or First-Class Machinist;
• Experience in workshop environments and machining procedures;
• Ability to read technical specifications and drawings;
• Experience operating manual lathe and milling machines;
• Proficiency in screw cutting, boring, and grooving;
• Experience machining various materials;
• Forklift ticket and MIG welding (desirable);
• Good communication, time management, and organizational skills;
• Valid driver’s license and own transport;
• Safety-first mindset.

What we offer:

• Attractive remuneration and bonus incentives;
• Flexible rosters;
• FIFO or residential housing options;
• Long-term career growth opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to safe work practices. Successful candidates may undergo medical, drug, alcohol testing, and police checks. We value your privacy and handle all personal information according to relevant legislation.