Workshop Plant Fitter

Working within an industry leading organisation at Finning, and the world's largest CAT dealership, your role as Rebuild Repair Engineer will be carrying out reconditioning and maintenance on Caterpillar products and supporting 2nd life overhauls to products within the Construction Equipment product group. We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated individual with a track record of strong electrical, hydraulic and engine troubleshooting skills who would be suited to a role in a large workshop environment and tasked with the repair and maintenance of CAT machinery.

Major Job Functions:

• Undertake a detailed inspection of the machine to confirm or expand on any initial field inspection report so that a commercial assessment of the likely repair, replacement refurbishment work can be made.
• Carry out standard diagnosis tests on machine components to enable more accurate cost evaluations or for the issue of condition and warranty agreements to customers.
• Produce a comprehensive list of parts and materials required for the proposed machine preparation work.
• Undertake overhaul, repair or refurbishment work on the machine to the agreed work plan, removing and dispatching components for specialist attention, re-installing the original or replacement part or repairing original parts.
• Inspect and test completed machine to ensure unit is operating to expected performance levels.

Individual Competencies:

• Customer Focus: Being successful means continuously paying attention to customer needs and adapting as these evolve.
• Cultivates Innovation: Paying attention to what customers want and need – new and improved products, services, solutions, and experiences.
• Drives Results: Infusing the team and organisations with a sense of urgency.
• Courage: Being comfortable with the conflict that is inherent to being a champion of an idea or course of action.

Specific Skills:

• Flexibility, organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, work accuracy/numeracy and quality orientated.
• Work autonomously on own initiative and also well as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business.
• Motivated and dynamic self-starter.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Effective problem-solver with strong analytical skills.
• A committed and positive attitude along with an obvious customer focus and the ability to build a positive rapport with customers.

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of the use of general service manuals and computerised Service Information System (SIS) from the OEM.
• Practical knowledge of tooling and specialised equipment to conduct repairs on difficult and heavy machinery.
• Practical knowledge of rigging, slinging and jacking procedures.
• Electrical, hydraulic and mechanical fitting knowledge.

Accountability:

• Adhere to agreed job times.
• Ensure the highest quality of finished machines.
• Maintain availability of machines ready to hire and presentation of machine stock parked in yard.
• Ensure positive feedback/nil customer complaints.
• Constant awareness of SHEQ obligations and zero accidents by maintaining a tidy and safe working area.

Education and Experience:

• Preferably with a background in materials handling.
• Either apprentice trained or minimum 5 years’ experience in quality service environment within a similar industry.
• A licence to drive reach trucks is required.
• Practical experience in operating construction equipment in confined spaces and mechanical fitting work on large-scale machines.

If you are a Workshop Technician, HGV Mechanic, Construction Plant Fitter or Diesel Fitter / Mechanic and have experience working on Plant or Agricultural machinery or HGVs and would like to join an industry leading organisation then apply online today.

At Finning, we prioritise creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential.