About the Role:

Payne Diesel Services, trading as Ausdraulics Pty Ltd, is seeking a skilled and motivated Diesel or Hydraulic Fitter to join our team. This full-time position offers a mix of workshop and on-site work, supporting a wide range of clients across industries such as mining, marine, and heavy machinery. We specialise in hydraulic and diesel component overhauls and pride ourselves on delivering expert workmanship and quality service.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Overhauling hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and power units in our fully equipped workshop

Performing field service and breakdown work at Local and Remote Client Locations

Completing engine repowers and overhauls—primarily with Deutz, Perkins and Off-Highway Mercedes engines

Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems and hosing on a wide range of equipment

Component overhauls

PTO and Grease system installs and diagnostics.

What We’re Looking For

Trade-qualified Diesel Fitter or Hydraulic Fitter (or equivalent experience)

Strong knowledge of hydraulic and grease systems, cylinders, and pumps

Confident in diagnostics and fault-finding

Ability to work independently, especially on breakdown and minesite service work

Experience with Deutz, Perkins and Off-Highway Mercedes engines (advantageous)

Welding and fabrication experience is would be highly regarded

Solid commitment to safety protocols and high-quality workmanship

What We Offer:

Competitive pay, including fully maintained work Ute and company phone

A well-equipped workshop featuring 3 lathes, soon to be CNC's, a hydraulic strip bench, overhead crane and test bench

Diverse work—ranging from in-house overhauls to off-site service jobs

Long-term career growth with OEM training within a respected and growing business

A supportive team environment where your skills and effort are truly valued

About Us:

Payne Diesel Services, trading as Ausdraulics Pty Ltd, is a specialist hydraulic and diesel fitting company based in Townsville. We’re a rapidly expanding family-oriented business that values teamwork, flexibility, and a supportive work culture. We provide sales, installation, repair and servicing; for a wide range of hydraulic equipment, industrial engines, pumps, hoses and fittings, lubricants, filters, and more. As proud dealers for Deutz, Perkins, Off-Highway Mercedes Engines, Rexroth, and Groeneveld grease systems; we deliver expert solutions to clients across the Mining, Marine and Industrial sectors.

Our team services and rebuilds machinery for a wide range of industries including Quarries, Mining, Agriculture, and on and off-highway machinery. With a 24/7 mobile hose service and multiple call-out vehicles, we’re always ready to respond on-site across the NQ region.

For any questions about the role, please contact:
Kerin Payne
Phone: 0419 742 800
Email: [email protected]