Hydraulic Fitter & Machinist in Tamworth

• Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior
• Posted 11 Sep 2026
• Description

Taminda Hydraulics & Engineeringaretheone stop shop for all hydraulic & engineering needsin the Tamworth area andcontinue toproudly serveadiverse range of customers.

Position Summary

The purpose of this role is to carry out technically skilled and qualifiedmachining, maintenance, servicingand repairs of a range of plant and vehicles, equipment, andagriculturalsystemswitha hydraulicfocus.

The role includesthe design, repairand fabrication of parts, utilizingmanuallathes, mills, anda range of welding.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry outmachiningand fabricationrepairs and maintenance tohydraulic systems, plantandequipment, utilizing manual lathes, mills, and a range of welding, including:
• Hydraulics pumps, motors, cylinders, hoses, valves.
• A range ofmachineryand equipment including cranes, trucks, excavators, PTO systems etc..
• Co-ordinate workflow to ensure completion of defined tasks on time and within the approved budget.
• Assistwith developing and implementing strategies for the overall improvement of Taminda Hydraulics & Engineering’s maintenance, repair and replacement of plant and equipment.
• Keeping ofappropriate worksheets, timesheetsand general records.
• Liaise with Manager and Tradesmento help with the planning and schedulingofjobs, ensuring safe, efficient andcost-effectivemeasures and procedures are followed.
• Operate, maintainand securely store small plant and equipment.
• Report any loss or damage to plant, equipmentor materials.
• Maintain customer service standards and organisational values.
• Followprocedures foracquiringrelevant machinery parts, equipment, materials, uniforms and work specific items.
• Ensure safe work practices, including the development and implementation of safe work method statements, risk assessments, and injury and incident reporting in line with WHS requirements.
• Conditions
• Employment contract is for permanent, full timework.
• Hours of work are Monday to Friday,40hours per week,7:30am to 4:30pm, 15minute morning break, and1 hourmeal break.
• Four (4) weeks annual leave per year.
• Superannuation paidin accordance withlegislative requirements.
• Carry out work in a wide variety of environments – outdoors on worksites/indoors in the Workshop.
• Selection Criteria
• Demonstrated experience inmachining and fabrication, witha high levelof understanding ofhydraulics and engineeringmaintenance and repairs with the ability to manage the technical aspects of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to plan work and think independently with acommonsenseapproach to problem solving to get results.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and interpret work programs, quotes, and invoices.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills; including proven ability to manage competing priorities, monitorand report progress and complete set outcomes within tight deadlines.
• Completion of an apprenticeship (Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Tradeor equivalent) with minimum 3 years relevantwork-basedexperience.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the requirements of Work Health and Safety (WH&S).
• Hold a current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Hold a current Work Cover NSW OHS Construction Induction Card.
• Be an Australian Resident or equivalent or holder of a visa allowing permanent employment in Australia.
• Hold a current first aid certificate.
• Previous NCC Licence for Forkliftdemonstratedcompetency and experience approved by a qualified Trainer or Assessor.
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