Job Description

This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to secure a role within the mining industry at a well-established site in North QLD. Join a safety-focused, culture driven maintenance team working across underground and surface-based projects that will develop your skills and build a long-term career.

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- Gain experience across a range of surface and underground fixed maintenance projects including crushers, dewatering, venting and winders.
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- FIFO from Cairns and Townsville with charter flights, meals, and accommodation provided.
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- Lifestyle friendly 8:6 roster with a structured mix of day and night shifts.
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- Supportive team environment with strong mentoring and career progression opportunities.
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- Modern camp facilities, good food, plenty of amenities and a positive site / camp culture.
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- Long-term opportunity with a stable operation and strong mine life.
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The Company

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This a well-known underground mining company with a solid record of safety, reliability and investing in their people. Plus, this site is a large, modern operation with the infrastructure and leadership to back it up.

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- Major underground hard rock operation but have sites all throughout Australia.
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- Well maintained and supplied modern surface and underground workshops
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- Well-maintained fixed plant infrastructure and mobile fleet
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- Strong safety culture and a maintenance team that takes pride in equipment reliability
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- Genuine career development - internal progression is actively supported and encouraged.
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The Role & Duties

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Work as part of the maintenance team responsible for the safe and efficient operation of fixed plant and site infrastructure. This role offers a mix of preventative maintenance, breakdown response, project work & more.

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- Rotate across 4 main departments for all round knowledge and hands on experience.
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- Servicing pumps, conveyors, crushers, screens, piping systems, valves, and associated infrastructure.
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- Completing preventative maintenance and scheduled shutdown work.
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- Attending breakdowns and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
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- Performing equipment inspections and reporting defects.
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- Working from technical drawings, maintenance schedules, and site procedures.
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- Assisting with installation projects, upgrades, and component change-outs.
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- Supporting both surface and underground infrastructure maintenance activities where required.
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Travel & Roster

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This role offers a structured FIFO arrangement designed to support a strong work-life balance. With charter flights included from the main point of hire to N.QLD.

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- FIFO from Cairns or Townsville - flights all organised and paid for.
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- Short bus transfer from airport to site with camp in close proximity as well.
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- 8:6 roster across days and nights - 12 hour shifts.
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- Plenty of overtime available if wanted.
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Camp

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This camp is seriously well set up with genuinely comfortable rooms + positive range of amenities.

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- Large private en-suite rooms with a positive-sized bed, TV, desk and storage + perm room allocation.
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- Plenty of variety of hot and cold meals for breakfast, lunch.
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- Gym, swimming pool, sports field, bar with beer, wine and beverages.
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- Camp shop stocking toiletries, clothing and essentials.
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- Telstra coverage on site and Wi-Fi available throughout camp.
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Your Skills & Experience

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To be successful you'll bring a strong mechanical background and a proactive approach to maintenance and safety. You'll ideally have:

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- Mechanical Fitter trade qualification (Cert III Engineering - Mechanical Trade or equivalent).
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- Experience working on fixed plant, heavy industry, mining, manufacturing, processing, oil & gas, or similar.
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- Experience with pumps, conveyors, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, motors, and rotating equipment highly regarded.
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- Mining experience beneficial but not essential.
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- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
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- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and police clearance.
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