Workshop Fitter - Remanufacturing

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 the team in the position of Workshop Fitter. This opportunity will see you overhaul a range of mining machine major components to OEM specifications 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 a relevant trade qualification
• Have a strong mechanical aptitude and be willing to learn
• 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 - What's in it for you?

• Competitive Salary: Hourly rate + company biannual bonus potential $$$
• Career: Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Employee Rewards: Exclusive staff discount on a range of goods and services through our Employee Rewards Program
• Career Progression: OEM training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• Culture: Supportive mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Health: Discounted Medibank health insurance policy + EAP to support our employees and their families 
• Employee Referral Program: refer a friend and receive $$

At Hitachi, 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.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.