Trades Assistant - Remanufacturing

About Us

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

The Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Trades Assistant to join our team based in Forrestdale. In this position, you will play a crucial role assisting Fitters in the remanufacturing of key components across the Hitachi product range. This role will give you access to OEM training, benefits, and an opportunity to build on existing skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Pressure wash machine components
• Overhead Crane operation
• Forklift operation
• Assist Tradesmen to disassemble components in line with procedures when required
• Maintain a high level of accuracy when carrying out final QA inspections and pack units when ready for dispatch
• Assist in store control including receiving and dispatch of Reman items
• Soda Blast a range of machine components
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Be mechanically minded with a willingness to learn
• Have the ability to recognise basic product quality deviations/faults
• Good communication skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
• Ability to work flexible hours/shifts and overtime when required
• Forklift License, dogging ticket and blasting experience will be advantageous

Benefits - What's in it for you?

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

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.

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.