Who are we?

RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) is a unique engineering, technology and manufacturing company. RME provides product and service-based solutions for problems encountered in the mining and mineral processing industries. With a history spanning more than 40 years, RME is an employer of choice employing more than 450 personnel worldwide across 12 international Sales and Service Centres.

RME is a multiple award-winning Australian exporter with a global reach of over 440 mine site locations. RME Mill Relining Systems deliver fast, reliable and safe relines.

What is the role?

There is now an exciting opportunity for an Assembly Technician/ Mechanical Fitter to join the Assembly team on a permanent full time basis.

The Assembly Technician plays a key role in the efficient assembly of RME-manufactured equipment to a high standard of workmanship and safety.

The Assembly Technician must have a genuine interest in assembling high-quality, high-performance, special machines. RME’s ‘special machines’ may be any combination of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic systems, including powerful robotic devices.

What are we looking for?

REQUIRED

1. Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade or equivalent trade certificate in relevant industry (ie Motor mechanic, Diesel Fitter)
2.



Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with minimal guidance
3. Basic IT skills including MS Office suite
4. Excellent attention to detail
5. Demonstrated organisation and time management skills
6. Ability to approach situations with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude
7. Effective written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
8. Promotes and is actively engaged with Continuous Improvement Opportunities
9. Is proactive towards safety, e.g. Hazard identification, Take 5’s
10. Aligns and promotes RME’s values and behaviours

DESIRABLE

1. Intermediate level of understanding of common hydraulic systems
2. Certificate IV in Fluid Power
3. Basic understanding of electrical systems
4. Basic IT skills in MS D365 and Windchill

LICENCES

- Possession of a current QLD ‘C’ Class Manual Open Driver’s Licence (required)
- Forklift HRWL, or the ability to obtain (required)
- Overhead Gantry Crane Licence, or the ability to obtain (required)
- Dogger HRWL, or the ability to obtain (required)

While all relevant applications are appreciated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include a medical screening with drug and alcohol testing and a federal police check.

📌 Mechanical Fitter/Assembly Technician (Toowoomba)
🏢 Russell Mineral Equipment
📍 Toowoomba