Workshop Fitter

About Us

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

The Opportunity

With strong growth in our Remanufacturing (Component rebuild) division, Hitachi is actively seeking a motivated individual to join our afternoon team in the position of Workshop Fitter. This opportunity will see you assemble, maintain and repair a to customer specifications and provide quality diagnostic and general maintenance service in a professional, timely manner.

Based in our Forrestdale branch, you will also be responsible for:

• You will be trained to perform major component overhauls on a wide range of components
• Ensuring all work carried out is performed in a safe manner
• Completion and submission of all relevant paperwork and reports
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment in line with the company's 5S standards

To be successful in this role:

• You will have relevant trade qualifications
• Have a strong mechanical aptitude and be willing to learn
• Heavy Rigid drivers licence and High Risk Work licences (forklift, dogging, working at heights, etc) would be highly regarded
• A safety focus with a good understanding of Workplace Health and Safety principles

Good communication skills and a dedication to providing quality work for an OEM

Benefits

• Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• A competitive hourly rate + 15% afternoon shift allowance + the potential to earn bi-annual bonuses
• Work an afternoon shift from 2 pm – 10 pm
• Rewarding employee benefits on a range of goods and services with exclusive staff discounts
• Ongoing training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work
• Ability to make a difference with our open door policy to all levels of the business
• Brand new custom built state of the art workshop, office space & facilities.

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.