Engineering Trades Australia are currently seeking
experienced Mechanical Fitters
to join a close-knit maintenance team supporting ongoing
mining and quarry maintenance projects
across North Queensland.
This is a
6-month casual contract
with strong potential for ongoing employment for candidates who perform well and meet site expectations.
What's on offer:
$70 per hour + superannuation on all hours
$***** daily food allowance
12 hour days
7/7 roster
Day and night swings available
DIDO from Cairns
Accommodation provided in
Mareeba
during your swing
Company vehicle provided and assigned to you throughout employment
Ongoing work opportunities for the right candidates
About the Role
You will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across a range of fixed-plant equipment within mining and quarry environments.
Key responsibilities include:
Mechanical fitting, repairs and component replacements
Maintenance of crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps and other fixed-plant equipment
Diagnosing faults and troubleshooting breakdowns
Planned and reactive maintenance
Welding and fabrication-related fitting as required
Drilling, tapping and assembly work




Shutdown and project maintenance
Alignment, torqueing and tensioning
Flange management and general mechanical maintenance
Working safely and efficiently to site and client standards
About You
To be successful, you will have:
Relevant
Mechanical Fitting trade qualification
Previous experience in
mining, quarrying or fixed-plant maintenance
Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Solid commitment to safety and quality
Manual driver's licence - essential
Own fitting tool bag
Ability to pass an
MMQ medical
The following tickets and experience will be highly regarded but are not essential:
High Risk Work Licences
Working at Heights
Confined Space
EWP
Forklift
Dogging/Rigging
Additional fixed-plant maintenance experience
Roster & Location
Roster:
7 days on / 7 days off
Location:
North Queensland
Travel:
DIDO from Cairns
Accommodation:
Provided in Mareeba during rostered swings
Start:
ASAP
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