Hydraulic Technician

About us
Motion is an Australian-based engineering solutions provider servicing the mining, manufacturing and construction industries. Our specialist business units operate across fluid power, electro-hydraulic engineering and design, undercarriages, and specialised maintenance and project services.

Motion Australia has a significant presence in the Australian hydraulic sector through its CRAM businesses.

About the role
We are looking for a skilled technician with good fluid power experience, a proven ability to be able to work unsupervised and with high-level customer-service focus.

This role includes work in both workshop and customer site environments. Regular travel throughout New South Wales is required, with occasional interstate travel.


Offering technical and leadership development, with long-term career opportunities within Motion.


What Your Day Will Look Like:

• Diagnose hydraulic faults using test equipment and your hydraulic system knowledge
• Identify and quote hydraulic components that require repair or replacement
• Work with hydraulic components and systems - breakdown, repair, and overhaul
• Install and commission hydraulic circuits on new and established equipment
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to complete work in both workshop and site environments

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience working as a Fitter and Machinist or Diesel Fitter is essential
• Certification in Hydraulics will be highly regarded
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout NSW and occasionally interstate, including extended periods away from home.
• A current valid driver's licence - essential
• Able to understand and find faults on hydraulic circuits and components, including cylinders, pumps, valves, and motors
• Competent to read and interpret engineering & hydraulic circuit drawings
• Excellent interaction and communication skills
• A customer-focused attitude with strong communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and follow direction
• Computer literate at an Intermediate level

What We Offer:
We offer more than just a job - we offer a long-term career.

• Market aligned remuneration with annual salary reviews: Your salary grows with your skills and performance.
• Provided tool of trade: Company vehicle + iPhone + laptop
• Career Progression: Clear pathways to develop and advance within Motion with access to free webinars, training events and courses.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including retail discounts, bonus incentives, recognition programs, supplied uniforms, parental leave top-up allowance and access to wellbeing/employee assistance programs.
• Eligible for 1 Good to Give Leave Day per calendar year in addition to normal leave entitlements to participate in volunteering activities

About Motion


We are a Company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders.
We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.


So, if you are interested in joining our group don't wait, apply now and let us help you empower your career with us!
MOTION is an equal opportunity employer


You must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.


If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click "Apply for this job" and submit both your resume and cover letter. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.