Job Description
Step into a workshop and field service role working across a wide range of fixed plant equipment including planned work, shutdowns and breakdowns.
You will be reporting to the supervisors and maintenance superintendent.
Planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant equipment
Crushers, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors and rotating equipment
Shutdown maintenance, component change-outs and equipment upgrades
Hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems to site standards
Work orders and maintenance documentation through site systems
The Site & Operation
About the Candidate
A mechanical trade cert is essential - fixed plant or processing experience is a real advantage but driven mechanical fitters from other backgrounds will be considered.
Experience with fixed plant equipment - crushers, conveyors, pumps and rotating gear preferred
Physically fit and able to handle 12-hour shifts across a full 2-week swing
Safety-first mindset and the discipline to follow site isolation and safety procedures
Reliable, adaptable and ready to contribute from day one
Current manual driver's licence
Able to complete a pre-employment medical and national police check
Work Workplace
Are you a mechanical fitter wanting to get into mining or take your fixed plant experience somewhere it's valued?




This gig has a solid roster, charter FIFO and competitive rates...
Even-time 2:2 - days, off, nights, off with a Thursday to Thursday
Charter FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns - or DIDO if local
Full camp with own room, good food, gym and pool on site
Solid earning opportunities and long-term career progression, An established and growing mine in North QLD with a maintenance culture built around reliability and doing things right.
The site is expanding, the work pipeline is strong and there's genuine scope to build a long-term career here.
Active and expanding operation - new project coming online with long-term job security
Permanent package includes full leave entitlements, quarterly bonuses and 12% Super
Overtime available for those who want to maximise the earnings each swing
Experienced maintenance leadership that invests in the people on the tools
The Roster & FIFO
Camp sits right next to the mine which has been upgraded and comfortable.
Single donga rooms, most with en-suites plus gym, pool and footy facilities on site
Resident chefs, wet and dry mess with proper meals daily
Telstra and Wi-Fi available
2 and 2 roster offering solid work life balance and healthy earning opportunities
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📌 Underground Mechanical Fitter (Townsville)
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📍 Townsville