Field Service Fitter

About Us

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

The Opportunity

Due to growth in our Western Region, our Tom Price branch has an exciting opportunity for a trade qualified Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic / HD Fitter to join our team. The key focus of this role will be to provide breakdown, service and planned maintenance support on a range of Hitachi Construction and Mining equipment.

Working a flexible FIFO roster that suits your needs, you will:

Perform onsite repairs on a wide range of Hitachi equipment
Attend to site breakdowns within Tom Price and surrounding areas
Undertake diagnostic work
Liaise with a network of customers within the territory, whilst building strong relationships
Work with internal technical support staff to achieve successful maintenance

This permanent role will allow you to access OEM training while you build a long-term career in a global company. 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 trade qualifications
Have experience, knowledge and understanding of civil and mining equipment
Have a strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously within remote areas
Have good communication and customer service skills with the ability to build long term relationships
Have great technical knowledge and diagnostic ability (excellent technical knowledge of Hitachi mining equipment would be highly advantageous)

In return, you will receive:

Competitive pay rate starting at $65 per hour plus super + night shift allowance + company biannual bonuses (pay rate depending on experience)
Minimum 12hr days paid whilst working in the Pilbara on rostered days.
All travel hours on site paid – to/from site to camp and intersite.
Paid fatigue days while away in the Pilbara.
Scaled rates – potential to qualify for higher rate based on yearly performance & training completed.
Superannuation paid on all ordinary hours up to 12hrs per rostered shift.
Tailored training to suit career development, inclusive of both Hitachi product specific & high-risk training.
Great workplace culture – empathetic & supportive supervisors who strive for good work/life balance.
An opportunity to work on the entirety of the Hitachi range, inclusive of new Dash-7 excavators.
A permanent long term career in a growing business
Discounted health insurance premiums
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Supportive management team who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieve success. Skills matrix allowing visibility on training required available to advance and develop your career.
Exclusive staff discount on a range of goods and services
OEM training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work

At Hitachi, we value our people and work towards providing guidance on your career path towards a rewarding and successful experience. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business.

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