Trades Assistant | Workshop

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. At the heart of HCA's trusted and reliable equipment range lies a team of talented and dedicated people committed to providing industry-leading after sales service and reliable solutions.

The Opportunity

Due to growth, we have a new opportunity for an experienced Trades Assistant to join our team based in Forrestdale. In this role, you will be working within our Modularisation team responsible for providing general workshop assistance to our HD fitters. This permanent role will allow you to access OEM training while you build a long-term career in a global company. Other responsibilities include:

• Supporting the diesel fitters and service technicians
• Organising and coordinating inbound and outbound packages, parts and customer units
• Accurately recording stock discrepancies and component damages to your Supervisor
• Disassembling, cleaning and repairing machinery components
• Maintain a high level of accuracy when carrying out final quality assurance inspections

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
• Have mechanical experience in the earthmoving or associated industries
• Basic computer skills
• Current Drivers Licence and Forklift Licence
• Highly desirable to have HR licence, rigging/dogging and non-slewing crane tickets

Benefits

What's in it for you? We are offering:

• A competitive hourly rate + the potential to earn bi-annual bonuses!
• A permanent long term career in a growing business
• Discounted health insurance premiums & access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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 you are happy and safe at work!

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 on any basis and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.