Heavy Diesel Component Rebuild Technician

About the role

MLG Oz is expanding its in-house Component Rebuild Centre (CRC) in Kalgoorlie and is looking for an experienced Heavy Diesel Component Rebuild Technician. The role puts technical skills to work on critical heavy mobile equipment components while helping build a reliable, cost-effective internal rebuild capability.

Key responsibilities

• Dismantle, inspect, assess, repair and rebuild mechanical, hydraulic and drivetrain components used in heavy mobile equipment.
• Carry out condition assessments, dimensional measurements and wear analysis to identify defects and failure mechanisms.
• Rebuild components to OEM specifications, approved repair procedures and quality standards.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify clearances, fits and tolerances, and identify parts suitable for reuse, repair or replacement.
• Complete inspection reports, measurement records and rebuild documentation, and investigate recurring failures for root-cause analysis.
• Help develop CRC workflow, tooling, inspection standards and quality control processes, and work with workshop supervision and maintenance teams to deliver safe, efficient turnaround times.

Required profile

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Diesel Fitter or equivalent mechanical trade.
• Proven experience dismantling, inspecting, repairing and rebuilding heavy mobile equipment components.
• Ability to interpret OEM specifications, technical drawings and workshop manuals.
• Commitment to safe work practices, quality workmanship and accurate documentation, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Required skills

• Mechanical diagnostic, fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges and vernier calipers.
• Understanding of mechanical tolerances, bearing fits, clearances and assembly practices.
• Highly regarded: rebuilding transmissions, torque converters, differentials, final drives, transfer cases and hydraulic pumps; OEM or specialist rebuild facility experience; Applied Failure Analysis (ideally Caterpillar AFA); experience with Caterpillar, Cummins, Allison, Dana, ZF or similar systems; mentoring apprentices.

What we offer

• Full-time, permanent employment with superannuation paid on all hours worked.
• Flights covered from Australian capital cities and full PPE supplied.
• $6,000+ referral bonus, salary sacrifice and novated leasing options.