J.H Borowski & J.J Borowski t/a Ironbark L&G is currently seeking a skilled and proactive Fitter (Agricultural Machinery) to join our operations in Coonamble, NSW where you will be primarily responsible for the following duties:

• Diagnostic & Fault Finding: Systematically identifying and repairing complex mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults on tractors, harvesters, and high- pressure irrigation systems. 
• Preventative Maintenance: Performing scheduled technical servicing and safety inspections on diesel engines, transmissions, and steering systems to ensure operational safety and minimize downtime. 
• Welding & Fabrication: Utilizing professional-grade welding (MIG/MAG) and thermal cutting processes to modify or reinforce structural metal components and equipment attachments. 
• Component Overhaul: Dismantling and reassembling mechanical sub-assemblies, including gearboxes and hydraulic cylinders, ensuring all work was performed to precise operational tolerances. 
• Technical Documentation: Maintaining records of all maintenance work performed and managing the inventory of spare parts required for machinery repairs.
• Interpret service manuals, hydraulic schematics and engineering drawings to determine correct materials, repair method, work sequence, and equipment settings prior to maintenance, overhaul and installation tasks.
• Set up tools and equipment for each job, selecting the correct tooling and adjusting settings to carry out safe, accurate repairs and maintenance on farm machinery.
• Repair and restore worn machinery components to ensure correct fit and clearance, including removing and refitting bushes and bearings, preparing parts for reassembly, and replacing worn items to the required specifications.
• Make and fit hydraulic and pneumatic lines and connections, replace damaged pipework and hoses, and check the system for leaks and correct operating pressure after repairs
• Erect, install and commission farm machinery and equipment on-site including alignment, coupling/ guarding, functional testing and adjustment to manufacturer specifications

Qualification & Employment Experience Required

Relevant Certificate III or IV plus 2 years relevant experience OR 3 years relevant experience in substitute to the formal qualification

Skills Required

• Must be skilled at diagnosing and fixing the complex hydraulic systems used on tractors, harvesters, and irrigation gear.
• Have the ability to service and troubleshoot the heavy-duty diesel engines that power our farm fleet.
• Need strong welding and fabrication skills to repair wear and tear or structural damage on heavy farm implements.
• Must be able to read and interpret the specific technical manuals and diagrams provided by agricultural machinery manufacturers.
• Ability to accurately overhaul essential farm equipment parts, such as tractor gearboxes and PTO drives, to keep them field-ready.