Fitter

Job description

Queensland Hydraulics is looking for an experienced hydraulic/Mechanical Fitter in a workshop (40%) onsite (60%) based role. In the workshop you will be responsible for the assembly of hydraulic cylinders (new cylinders), and repair work (disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, test of rams), and hydraulic power unit assembly (pipework and hydraulic component fitting of new systems) and at site you will be responsible for pipework installations. Site accommodation and food is provided.

Welding skills would be beneficial but not essential.

You will be supported by a team of engineers to assist with your knowledge and understanding of fluid power/hydraulics

This full-time role suits a person who is reliable, hard-working, has good attention to detail, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a team as well as autonomously.

Qualifications

• Fitter trade with minimum 5 years experience
• Hydraulics experience would be an advantage (however we are willing to train the right person)
• Welding TIG & MIG
• Ability to understand production drawings and produce quality workmanship, on time and to stated tolerances

Tasks & responsibilities - Workshop

• Disassembly, repair, reassembly and testing of hydraulic cylinders
• Building Hydraulic Power Units
• Welding duties when required
• Overseeing and being a role model to apprentices within the workshop on learning and practising correct and proven Fitting methods

Tasks & responsibilities - Site

• Hydraulic pipework installation (including tube bending - 1/2" to 1 1/2" pipe)
• Working to SWMS and JSEAS
• Working with stainless steel 316 and 304
• Pressure testing & flushing
• Dry & Wet commission

Benefits

• Future growth and development opportunity within the business for the deserving candidate
• Secure your career working in a business with ambitious growth plans

Remuneration (Approximately 100K-140k, including superannuation, dependent on site work)

• Workshop rates from $45 per hour (depending on experience)
• Site rates $65 per hour (depending on job and location - travel, meals, accommodation covered)

About us

Queensland Hydraulics has been operating from its Salisbury headquarters for over 45 years providing fluid power solutions to some of the largest public and private organisations Australia wide across sectors including: water infrastructure and security, mining, oil and gas, defence, aviation, marine, agriculture, and food production. Queensland Hydraulics has contracts in place that ensure secure and ongoing work for employees for the next 10 years

QH offers full turnkey fluid power solutions that include design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and maintenance. We also design and manufacture a proprietary range of hydraulic cylinders built to international standards as well as offer a hydraulic cylinder repair and precision machining service

www.hydraulics.net.au

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Visa Sponsorship (if required)