Workshop Fitter | Brisbane

Hitachi Benefits

• TWO bonuses a year: Potential to earn biannual bonuses providing increased earning capacity
• Competitive pay rate:  hourly rate + tool allowance 
• Health: Discounted Medibank health insurance policy
• Stability: Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Uniform: Generous uniform supplied Full PPE
• Home Electrical Appliances: Employee exclusive staff discounts on Hitachi goods

The Opportunity

With strong growth in our QLD operations, our Wacol branch has an opportunity for a Worksop based Heavy Equipment Diesel Fitter to join the Hitachi team.

This is a permanent full-time position which will see you focus on all aspects of Heavy Diesel mechanics and mobile plant equipment fitting.

The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Maintenance and Repair 

• Routine Inspections: Conduct regular checks on machinery to identify wear and tear.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance tasks to prevent equipment failures.
• Repair Work: Address breakdowns and failures by diagnosing issues and replacing failed components.

Assembly and Disassembly 

• Equipment Assembly: Work on assembling machinery parts and components according to OEM specifications.
• Disassembly: Take apart equipment for repairs, cleaning, or inspections.

Technical Troubleshooting 

• Diagnosing Problems: Use tools and diagnostic equipment to identify failures in machinery.
• Repairs: Apply solutions for mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems.

Parts Management 

• Parts Ordering: Keep track of inventory and order supplies or parts as needed.
• Stock Management: Ensure that tools and equipment are properly stored, maintained, and accessible.

Documentation 

• Log Keeping: Maintain records of repairs and maintenance activities performed.
• Reporting: Provide reports on equipment condition, performance, and any safety concerns.

Safety Compliance 

• Safety Checks: Ensure that all equipment complies with safety regulations and standards.
• Safety Culture: Follow and promote safety culture within the workshop.
• Team Coordination: Work closely with other fitters.
• Training: Assist in training new workers or apprentices in maintenance tasks and safety practices.

Machinery Testing 

• Functional Testing : Conduct tests on repaired equipment to ensure it operates as intended before returning it to service.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced, displayed, and driven from within - safety takes priority over everything else
• Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) Mobile Plant, Fitter Machinist or Heavy Diesel trade qualifications looking to learn OEM machinery
• Having experienced within a similar role or in a workshop environment would be highly advantageous

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.