Hydraulic Service Trainee

About the role

The Hydraulic Service Trainee will learn the skills and knowledge required to become a competent Hydraulic Service Technician. Working alongside experienced Hyspecs technicians and engineers, the trainee will gain practical experience in the inspection, maintenance, repair, testing and installation of hydraulic equipment and systems. The role is suited to someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and is interested in how hydraulic machinery and fluid power systems operate.

Key responsibilities

• Hydraulic Service & Repair
• Learn to identify and work with hydraulic components including pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, accumulators, filters, manifolds, hoses and fittings
• Assist with the dismantling, cleaning, inspection and reassembly of hydraulic components
• Learn basic hydraulic fault-finding and diagnostic techniques
• Assist with preventative maintenance and system inspections
• Assist with hydraulic system flushing, pressure testing and commissioning under supervision
• Assist with the installation and replacement of hydraulic hoses, tubing and fittings
• Maintain clean and organised workshop and service areas
• Assist with workshop repairs and rebuilds
• Prepare tools, equipment, components and materials for service jobs
• Learn to safely use workshop machinery, hydraulic test equipment and hose assembly equipment

These activities reflect the Hyspecs Service Division's focus on hydraulic machinery, cylinders, pumps, motors, valves and accumulators, as well as fault finding, hose installation, flushing, pressure testing and commissioning.

About you

• A genuine interest in mechanical and hydraulic equipment
• A practical, hands-on approach to work
• Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail
• A strong commitment to safety
• Reliability and punctuality
• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and ask questions when unsure
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges

About us

Hyspecs is a specialist hydraulic engineering company providing hydraulic, electrical, automation and pneumatic solutions across New Zealand and Australia. Hyspecs operates as a one-stop shop for hydraulic design, manufacture, parts, installation, commissioning, servicing and repair. Our New Zealand service division provides hydraulic repair, maintenance and installation services, including workshop and mobile servicing. The team works on hydraulic machinery, cylinders, pumps, motors, valves and accumulators, as well as fault finding, hose and tube installation, flushing, pressure testing and commissioning.

More about the job:

Workshop & Mobile Service

• Assist with workshop repairs and rebuilds.
• Prepare tools, equipment, components and materials for service jobs.
• Assist with loading and unloading service equipment and components.
• Learn to safely use workshop machinery, hydraulic test equipment and hose assembly equipment.
• Participate in mobile service and customer site work as required.
• Help keep service vehicles, tools and equipment clean, safe and ready for use.

Hyspecs' service facilities include pump, motor, cylinder and valve test benches, service vans, test and calibration equipment, hose assembly presses and tube bending/forming equipment.

Learning & Development

• Develop an understanding of hydraulic principles and fluid power systems.
• Learn how hydraulic pumps, motors and valves operate and where different component types are used.
• Learn to read and understand basic hydraulic circuit diagrams and symbols.
• Develop knowledge of pressure, flow, force and torque relationships.
• Learn systematic fault-finding and diagnostic methods.
• Develop component identification and product knowledge.
• Complete internal and external training as required.
• Progress towards working independently as skills and competency develop.

Health & Safety

• Follow all Hyspecs health and safety procedures and instructions.
• Use appropriate PPE and safety equipment at all times.
• Understand and respect the hazards associated with high-pressure hydraulic systems.
• Follow correct isolation, depressurisation and safe working procedures before working on equipment.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Report hazards, incidents, damaged equipment and unsafe conditions promptly.

Skills & Attributes

• A genuine interest in mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• A practical, hands-on approach to work.
• Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
• Good attention to detail.
• A strong commitment to safety.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and ask questions when unsure.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Pride in workmanship and a desire to continually improve.

Previous hydraulic experience is not essential. The key requirement is the attitude and willingness to learn needed to develop into a skilled hydraulic service technician.

During the traineeship, you will progressively develop capability in:

Hydraulic fundamentals → Component identification → Workshop practices → Hose & tube assembly → Hydraulic testing → Fault finding → Component repair → System maintenance → Installation → Commissioning → Independent service work

About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity to build a long-term career with an established hydraulic engineering company while learning from experienced technicians and gaining exposure to real-world hydraulic systems.

If you are mechanically minded, enjoy fixing things, want to work with your hands and are keen to build a career in hydraulics, we would like to hear from you.

Hyspecs – Engineering Motion Solutions

More company info here: www.hyspecs.co.nz