Hydraulics Fitter
Core
Assembly, overhaul, fault-finding, and commissioning of hydraulic systems for specialized underground mining equipment.
Role type
Hands-on IC Hydraulics Fitter
Builds
Hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and manifolds for longwall mining equipment
Domain
Mining / Heavy Industrial
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cylinder rebuild, hydraulic system assembly, fault-finding, schematic interpretation, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Longwall experience, underground coal experience, heavy industrial hydraulics experience
Technologies
Hydraulic systems, mining equipment
Responsibilities
Assembly and overhaul of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves and manifolds; Fault-finding, testing and commissioning of hydraulic systems; Reading and interpreting hydraulic schematics and drawings; Ensuring all work meets quality, safety and WHS standards; Working closely with electrical and mechanical trades