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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 upcoming growth within the Pilbara region, we are currently seeking expressions of interest from trade qualified HD Fitters / Mobile Pant Mechanics. In this role, your key focus will be to provide preventative and breakdown maintenance on a wide range of Hitachi Construction and Mining equipment. Working an 8 days on / 6 days off fly in fly out roster, this permanent role will allow you to access OEM training while you build a long term career in a global company.
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
- Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) mobile plant trade qualifications
- Have experience, knowledge and understanding of civil and mining equipment
- Have a strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously within remote areas
- Have good communication and customer service skills with the ability to build long term relationships
- Have great technical knowledge and diagnostic ability
- Excellent technical knowledge of Hitachi mining equipment would be highly advantageous
Benefits
Work with a global leader and make a big difference in a company that stands in its own right. We are offering:
In return, you will receive:
- Competitive pay rate starting at $67 per hour plus super + zone allowance + company biannual bonuses (pay rate depending on experience)
- Minimum 12hr days paid whilst working in the Pilbara on rostered days.
- All travel hours on site paid - to/from site to camp and intersite.
- Airport parking or Ride Share fares paid.
- Paid fatigue days while away in the Pilbara.
- Scaled rates - potential to qualify for higher rate based on yearly performance & training completed.
- Superannuation paid on all ordinary hours up to 12hrs per rostered shift.
- Tailored training to suit career development, inclusive of both Hitachi product specific & high-risk training.
- Great workplace culture - empathetic & supportive supervisors who strive for good work/life balance.
- An opportunity to work on the entirety of the Hitachi range, inclusive of new Dash-7 excavators and haul trucks.
- A permanent long term career in a growing business
- Discounted health insurance premiums
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supportive management team who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieve success. Skills matrix allowing visibility on training required available to advance and develop your career.
- Exclusive staff discount on a range of goods and services
- OEM training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
- Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work!
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. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business.
