Role: HD Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic – DIDO
n Position: Permanent
n Pay Rate: $70–$73/hr + Super
n Extra: $3/hr Performance Bonus (paid 6 monthly)
n Location: Gunnedah, NSW
n Hours: 7:7 Roster
n DIDO | Full Camp Accommodation & Meals | Large-Scale Mining Equipment
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The Opportunity
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We are seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic / HD Fitter to join a major Australian mining services and heavy equipment business in the Gunnedah region.
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The Role
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Join a team of approximately 6 HD Fitters responsible for maintaining and repairing a large mobile mining fleet. The role combines workshop and pit-based maintenance, with the majority of work completed in the workshop.
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Duties
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- Service, repair and maintain large-scale mining equipment
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- Diagnose and fault-find mechanical issues
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- Complete preventative and scheduled maintenance
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- Carry out major component change-outs
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- Perform gearbox overhauls and major mechanical repairs
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- Work across CAT, Komatsu and Hitachi equipment
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- Identify faults and return equipment to service efficiently
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- Work independently while supporting the wider maintenance team
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- Meet daily and weekly maintenance targets
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- Maintain high safety,
reliability and workmanship standards
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The Equipment
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You'll be working on serious "big iron", including:
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- CAT D9 & D11 Dozers
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- CAT 777F Water Carts
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- CAT 793C & 793D Haul Trucks
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- CAT 854K Wheel Dozer
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- CAT 988H Loader
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- CAT 16M & 24M Graders
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- Hitachi EX3600 Excavator
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What We're Looking For
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Essential:
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- Trade-qualified Heavy Diesel / Plant Mechanic
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- Certificate of Proficiency
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- Order 43 / NSW Coal Board Medical
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- Proven experience maintaining large-scale mining equipment
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- Strong mechanical diagnostics and fault-finding skills
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About the Company
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Our client is a well-established Australian mining services and heavy equipment specialist with 50+ years of industry experience. The business operates a large fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment across Australia's key mining regions, with expertise across equipment maintenance, component rebuilds, fleet solutions and mining support services. With a strong focus on equipment reliability, productivity and performance, this is an prospect to work on some of the industry's largest and most advanced mobile mining equipment.
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