At a Glance
- Tasks: Manufacture and assemble parts for heavy vehicle power steering systems using manual and CNC equipment.
- Company: Join Hydrosteer, a leader in heavy vehicle manufacturing since 1983.
- Benefits: Earn up to $90K + super, with full-time hours and no weekend work.
- Other info: Immediate start available with onsite parking and great career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a friendly team and make a real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: 5+ years as a trade-qualified fitter with CNC experience.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Respected industry leader - Truck power steering specialist. Full time role available due to retirement - immediate start - onsite parking. Bayswater location - friendly team environment - NEG up to $90K + super.
About the employer:
Established in 1983, Hydrosteer has become a vital link between Australia’s heavy vehicle manufacturing and maintenance industries. Hydrosteer carries Australia’s largest range of heavy vehicle power steering and commercial vehicle power steering products, and occupies a market leader role in the provision of these solutions to OEM and aftermarket. The company has headquarters in Melbourne with branches in VIC, NSW, WA.
About the Role:
Due to increased business demand, we need an experienced manufacturing and assembly Fitter and Turner at the Bayswater branch. The purpose of this role is to contribute to the design, manufacture and repair of products suitable for use in the Heavy Vehicle Power Steering industry. You will utilise a mixture of manual fitting & turning skills as well as the use / program of CNC equipment.
Typical Day:
- Manufacture parts to existing drawings using manual or CNC equipment.
- Manufacture parts to new drawings or sample parts using manual or CNC equipment.
- Assembly of manufactured and purchased components.
- Design, documentation and manufacture of jigs and fixtures to improve the manufacture of the parts, with the wider engineering team.
- Remanufacture or configuration of steering gears, hydraulic steering system pumps.
The Person we seek:
We need an enthusiastic and reliable person who takes pride in their work and genuinely cares about delivering a quality outcome. You will have 5+ years' experience as a trade-qualified fitter with CNC operations and programming experience.
Required attributes, skills and experience:
- Advanced manual fitting skills.
- Understanding of heavy vehicle power steering systems would be ideal.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Level-headed under pressure.
- Basic computer skills such as Word and Internet Explorer.
- Knowledge and skill in manual manufacturing techniques, including milling, turning and fitting processes.
- Knowledge and skill in CNC manufacturing tools and techniques including proficiency in programming.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to follow work instructions.
- Ability to contribute to the development of work instructions.
- Ability to identify enhancements, and document them for review by management.
- Willingness to rapidly move from job to job and skill to skill.
What’s on offer?
- Attractive wages NEG up to $90K + super.
- Be part of a successful and highly specialised business - the respected industry leader.
- Good conditions 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday - no weekend work.
- Full time role with immediate start and onsite parking.
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