Are you an experienced Hydraulic Technician looking for your next opportunity with a business that values technical expertise and quality workmanship?
We are partnering with an established hydraulic business based in Yatala, seeking an experienced Hydraulic Technician to join its service team. This is a hands-on role offering a mix of workshop-based repairs and field service work, supporting customers across a range of industries to keep their equipment operating safely and efficiently.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Service Manager, you will play an important role in delivering quality hydraulic servicing and repairs across a varied customer base.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Stripping, inspecting, repairing and rebuilding hydraulic pumps and motors, including piston, vane and gear types.
- Servicing and resealing hydraulic cylinders, including identifying wear and coordinating component repairs.
- Diagnosing faults across mobile and industrial hydraulic systems, both in the workshop and at customer sites.
- Testing hydraulic components using test benches, pressure gauges and flow meters.
- Reading and interpreting hydraulic schematics, circuit drawings and technical specifications.
- Carrying out preventative maintenance, installations, system upgrades and commissioning.
- Providing technical advice to customers and clearly communicating repair requirements and solutions.
- Completing service reports, job cards and relevant documentation.
About You You'll be a hands-on technician with strong hydraulic knowledge and the ability to work through technical problems independently. You're comfortable working in a workshop environment as well as travelling to customer sites, and take pride in delivering quality repairs and reliable service.
To be successful, you'll bring:
- Experience in hydraulic servicing, maintenance and repairs.
- Proven experience working with hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders and valves.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mobile and industrial hydraulic systems.
- The ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics.
- A relevant trade qualification, such as Fitter & Turner or Diesel Mechanic (Certificate III or equivalent).
Experience with hydraulic test benches and exposure to industries such as mining, construction, agriculture, marine or manufacturing will be highly regarded.
Reach out to Kaz - kaz@millerleith.com.au or 0431 755 401
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Consultant
kaz@millerleith.com.au
Reference number: 7903
Profession:EngineeringProcess Engineer
Company: Miller Leith
Date posted: 9th Nov, 2026
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