We’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our team based at Rutherford, working on the maintenance, overhaul and repair of underground mining equipment.
This is a hands-on opportunity to apply your mechanical expertise in a workshop environment, working on equipment essential to underground mining operations. If you enjoy fault finding, solving mechanical challenges and delivering quality workmanship as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, repairs and overhauls on underground mining equipment, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
- Inspect equipment, diagnose faults and identify effective repair solutions.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics and technical documentation.
- Safely operate workshop machinery, tools and equipment.
- Work collaboratively with the team to meet project deadlines and production requirements.
- Maintain a strong focus on workplace health and safety, quality and continuous improvement.
About You
- Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting (Certificate III or equivalent).
- Experience in heavy industrial, mining or manufacturing environments.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with proven fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics.
- Familiarity with underground mining equipment, particularly continuous miners, shuttle cars and associated components, will be highly regarded.
- Current C Class driver’s licence and reliable transport.
- A strong commitment to safety, quality and attention to detail.
- A team-focused approach with good communication skills.
What We Offer At Ampcontrol, you’ll join a supportive team where your skills are valued and your development is encouraged. You’ll have access to modern equipment, opportunities to grow your career and a range of employee benefits, including:
- Adaptable work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Salary packaging options and purchased leave.
- Discounted private health insurance.
- Wellbeing programs and employee discounts.
- Education assistance and ongoing career development opportunities.
If you’re a motivated Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys working on complex equipment, this is an prospect to put your skills to work with Ampcontrol. We value Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to Reconciliation through our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan. Join us in our journey towards Reconciliation and making a meaningful impact in the community.