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 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:

• 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.
• Equipment Assembly: Work on assembling machinery parts and components according to OEM specifications.
• Disassembly: Take apart equipment for repairs, cleaning, or inspections.
• Use tools and diagnostic equipment to identify failures in machinery.
• Repairs: Apply solutions for mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems.
• Reporting: Provide reports on equipment condition, performance, and any safety concerns.
• Safety Checks: Ensure that all equipment complies with safety regulations and standards.
• Safety Culture: Follow and promote safety culture within the workshop.
• Functional Testing: Conduct tests on repaired equipment to ensure it operates as intended before returning it to service.

About You

As the ideal candidate, you will:

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

Hitachi Benefits - What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate (dependent on qualifications and experience) + company bi-annual bonuses
• Career: Permanent full-time role with a globally recognised OEM, providing stability and long-term career growth
• Supportive & Inclusive Culture: Work with approachable leaders who value your ideas, encourage innovation, and support your success
• Health & Wellbeing: Discounted Medibank health insurance plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Refer & Be Rewarded: Earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Program when you successfully refer a friend
• Family-First Benefits: Paid parental leave policy to support you and your family during life’s important moments
• Learning & Development: OEM-led training, continuous upskilling, and genuine opportunities for career progression within the business

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.

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.