This position describes the duties of a Technician/ Fitter primarily required to construct, assemble, install, maintain and service hydraulic systems or components and associated precision and general engineering.
Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repair: Assemble, install, and service hydraulic components (pumps, cylinders, valves, motors, hoses) to prevent equipment downtime.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose malfunctions in high-pressure hydraulic systems using technical manuals and, at times, hydraulic schematics.
Inspections: Conduct mechanical inspections of production machinery and perform pressure tests to ensure optimal performance.
Component Assembly: Fit and fabricate hydraulic parts, including hose assemblies and sealing systems, and perform repairs on gearboxes or related pneumatic equipment.
Certification: A Trade Certificate (Fitter) or equivalent qualification is typically required, often within manufacturing or industrial environments.
Technical Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret technical hydraulic schematics and blueprints.
Physical Ability: Physically fit and comfortable working in varied environments, including at heights.
Skills: Strong analytical fault-finding skills and experience with preventative maintenance programs.
Highly skilled technical and mechanical ability, with proficiency in use of all hand tools, machinery, diagnostic and performance testing equipment associated with hydraulic servicing, manufacture and installation.
Proven ability in hydraulic system maintenance and condition monitoring.
Proven ability in overhaul/ recondition / performance testing of hydraulic components including fixed and variable displacement pumps, motors, open and closed loop systems, hydraulic cylinders, hose and pipe assemblies, but not limited to.
Versatility and a willingness to learn new methods and products to suit changing technology and workshop demands is a requirement.