Fitters - Mechanical mobile Plant canberra Region

**Company**:
Hydraulic Doctors has been providing engineering services and support to a wide range of industries throughout Canberra and Queanbeyan for 30 years. We are doctors for the Machine World, providing a comprehensive range of fluid power products, services, repairs, maintenance and system solutions for both mobile and industrial manufacturing plant and equipment. We are also proud to be an authorised Palfinger dealer - the World's No.1 vehicle loading crane brand.

**Multiple Roles Available**
- Full-time: Monday to Friday
- Competitive ABOVE AWARD pay & conditions + overtime + tool allowance +leave loading + super + uniform & PPE + Free onsite parking.

Due to continued growth & future expansion across our business, we have multiple opportunities available for experienced hydraulic and mechanical fitters. Join an established and successful service team in one of the following roles:
**HYDRAULIC FITTER**:

- Work on a broad range of fixed plant and mobile hydraulic systems and components, performing a wide range of technical jobs from routine proactive maintenance to performing complex diagnostics and troubleshooting.
- Read and interpret schematic diagrams and use test equipment to methodically isolate and diagnose faults including: closed & open loop systems | pressure compensating | load sensed | hydraulic & electronic control systems;
- Experience in breakdown situations;
- Wide range of knowledge & exp with hydraulic components and brands;
- Installation & commissioning of hydraulic systems;
- Mechanical bench work and general machining;
- Repair/refurbish hydraulic cylinders.

**Skills/Experience**:Cert III Mechanical Engineering (Fitter/Machinist). Must have Fluid Power qualifications & exp. Will suit experienced tradesperson with extensive hydraulic industry knowledge. Demonstrate a high level of engineering/hydraulic technical knowledge with confidence to work independently with mínimal supervision.

**PLANT FITTER**:

- Carry out service and safety inspections on different types of mobile equipment including EWP's and Vehicle Loading Cranes;
- Demonstrated understanding of hydraulic & electronic control and safety systems on a wide range of mobile equipment;
- Structural repairs & maintenance;
- Change out of components;
- Minor welding, fabrication & repairs;
- Function and load testing skills to thoroughly test and quality control all work;
- General preventative maintenance of mobile equipment.

**Skills/Experience**: Cert III Mechanical Engineering or similar Trade eg Heavy Plant Mechanic or Fitter/Welder. Experience with servicing & maintaining a broad range of mobile equipment including truck mounted cranes. Industrial exp with fixed plant. Strong mechanical skills and mindset. Diagnostic and problem solving skills. Crane servicing exp. A good eye for detail. Must be thorough and efficient.

**CRANE FITTER/INSTALLER**:

- An experienced crane specialist
- Installation of vehicle loading cranes
- Manufacture subframes
- Read & interpret engineering drawings
- Understanding of engineering fundamentals and Australian Standards in relation to vehicle loading cranes
- Manufacture of flexible hoses and pipework
- Understanding of crane safety systems and load testing
- Experience with installation of pump & PTOs
- General experience with heavy vehicle modification
- Carry out detailed crane service and safety inspections

**Skills/Experience**: Qualified Fitter & Machinist eg Cert III in Mechanical Engineering (Fitting & Machining). Demonstrated work history within the engineering industry.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Queanbeyan, NSW 2620: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- What is your expected annual base salary?
- How many years experience do you have as a Hydraulic Fitter?

**Experience**:

- Fitter: 6 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Certificate III Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
- Post trade Fluid Power qualification (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person