HD Drill Fitter | Mackay/Townsville | $80 - $85/hr | Day shift only
Join a leading national drill and blast contractor with operations supporting mining, quarrying, and construction projects across Australia. This business combines national capability with robust family-business values to create an ideal working environment.
The Role
Working in North Queensland, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of production drill rigs and support equipment. This role will see you performing servicing, diagnostics, breakdown repairs, and preventative maintenance to keep equipment ongoing.
What's on Offer
$80 - $85/hr + Super
Day shift only
Monday - Friday day shift only
50% of time in Mackay workshop in town, the rest on site
Permanent full-time position
40-hour week
Fully maintained company vehicle (work and personal use)
Phone allowance
Laptop supplied
Travel expenses and meals paid when clocking in
Career progression opportunities within a growing national business
Diverse range of mining, quarrying and construction projects across North Queensland
Key Responsibilities
Perform scheduled maintenance, servicing, and repairs on drill rigs and ancillary equipment
Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical faults
Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance activities




Complete breakdown repairs safely and efficiently in both field and workshop environments
Ensure equipment maintains peak operational performance and reliability
Complete service reports, maintenance records, and inspection documentation
Work closely with Drillers, Supervisors, and Operations teams to minimise downtime
Maintain strong compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental standards
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance team
Equipment Working On
Epiroc production drill rigs
Sandvik production drill rigs
Atlas Copco drill rigs
Top Hammer drill rigs
CAT ancillary equipment
Mining, quarrying and construction support equipment
Requirements
Trade qualified Diesel Fitter, Mobile Plant Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or equivalent
Exposure to Sandvik, ETI, Top Hammer or similar drill rig equipment
hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and diagnostic capabilities
Mining, quarrying, construction or heavy mobile equipment background preferred
Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance skills
Contact
Ben Laflin
Candidate Manager
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