Job Description

Chandler Macleod is currently seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters for fixed plant maintenance opportunities with Rio Tinto in Gladstone, primarily at Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL), with opportunities at Yarwun also available. These positions are ideal for qualified Mechanical Fitters / Fitters & Turners with proven experience maintaining fixed plant and heavy industrial equipment. This is a Gladstone based position for candidates residing in Gladstone or surrounging areas.

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About the roles

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We have a range of short-term and longer-term opportunities, with the majority of current requirements based at BSL.

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- Breakdown maintenance and fault finding
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- Preventative and planned maintenance
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- Mechanical repairs and servicing of fixed plant
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- Working on equipment including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, valves, motors and associated fixed plant
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- Working safely within a heavy industrial environment
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What we're looking for

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To be considered, you must have:

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- Cert III in Mechanical Fitting / Fitter & Turner – mandatory
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- Current C Class Driver Licence – mandatory
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- Right to work in Australia
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- Current and relevant fixed plant / heavy industrial mechanical maintenance experience
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- Experience with breakdown, preventative maintenance and fault finding
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- Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial workplace
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- Be based in Gladstone or surrounding areas
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Please note: These positions are specifically for fixed plant mechanical maintenance. Diesel Fitters, Mobile Plant Fitters and candidates whose experience is primarily mobile equipment are not suitable for these opportunities.

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Rosters & opportunities

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We have opportunities across different assignment durations, so we can discuss your preferred length of engagement during the recruitment process. Rosters may include Lifestyle rosters covering days, nights and weekends, as well as Monday–Friday day shift opportunities, depending on the position.

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Desirable tickets & experience

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The following tickets and experience may be advantageous:

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- Previous BSL, Yarwun or Rio Tinto site experience
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- Forklift
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- Dogging / Rigging
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- Working at Heights
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- Confined Space
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- Gas Test Atmospheres
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- Other relevant high-risk tickets
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Ready to take the next step?

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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

📌 Mechanical Fitters - Fixed Plant (Gladstone Central)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Gladstone Central