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Job Overview:

XCMG Mining Equipment Australia is seeking an experienced Heavy Duty Fitter to join the on‑site mine support team for XCMG’s Western Australian mine projects.

During the roster cycle, the role operates on a roster from Perth. Working as a member of XCMG’s small embedded team, the successful candidate will operate within the customer’s maintenance environment.

The incumbent shall perform scheduled servicing, component replacement, fault rectification and breakdown repairs for XCMG equipment in compliance with XCMG factory standards, while strictly adhering to the customer’s mine‑site safety management and permit systems.

This position requires the fitter to work alongside HV Electrical Technicians in proximity to high‑voltage equipment. It is a hands‑on role that demands autonomous working capability, on‑site fault diagnosis, and delivery of professional services to customers on behalf of XCMG on a daily basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Carry out scheduled servicing, equipment inspections and preventive maintenance on XCMG mine‑site equipment in accordance with XCMG maintenance schedules.

- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults, and carry out breakdown repairs to return machines to service with minimum downtime.

- Carry out component change-outs and overhauls, including drivetrain, final drives, hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves,



brakes, cooling systems and ground engaging tools.

- Conduct periodic structural inspections of frames, linkage, boom and bucket assemblies, and report cracking, wear and defects for engineering assessment.

- Interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics and service bulletins to perform repairs and factory-directed modifications.

- Work alongside the site HV electrical technician on combined mechanical and electrical fault finding, observing high voltage isolation and access controls at all times.

- Work under the customer’s site safety management system – inductions, isolations, permits, JHAs and take-5s – and comply with XCMG HSEC requirements at all times.

- Support the planning and scheduling of maintenance events with the customer’s maintenance planners so that XCMG work aligns with available shutdown windows.

- Complete field service reports, maintenance records, component histories and warranty documentation accurately and on time.

- Operate tools and equipment such as forklifts, EWPs, welding machines, overhead cranes and hand tools as required.

- Provide feedback on product performance, repeat failures and improvement opportunities to XCMG product support and the factory.

- Represent XCMG professionally on site and build long-term working relationships with the customer’s maintenance and operations personnel.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience as a Heavy Duty Fitter or Mechanic within the heavy mining equipment industry, with a minimum of 3 years’ OEM experience.

- Trade certification as a Heavy Duty Mechanical Fitter, Diesel Mechanic, or equivalent qualification.

- Demonstrated experience maintaining large production wheel loaders or comparable surface mining equipment.

- Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic,



electrical and pneumatic systems used in mining equipment; exposure to electric drive machines is highly regarded.

- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, hydraulic schematics and manuals.

- Familiarity with safety standards, isolation and lockout/tagout procedures and hazard identification, and with working under a mine site permit system.

- Demonstrated welding and fabrication capability – must hold recognised welding certification(s) and be able to demonstrate advanced welding capability for structural and fabrication work.

- Proven ability to work unsupervised in a remote site setting and make sound decisions without immediate supervision.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under production pressure.

- Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills, with the ability to build long-term relationships in an embedded customer environment.

- Willing and able to commit to a roster.

- Have full working rights in Australia.

Certificates required:

- National Police Clearance

- Current WA driver’s licence

- Forklift ticket

- Working at Heights

- Air-conditioning ticket

- Recognised welding certification(s)

- WA general mining induction (MARCSTA or equivalent) – desirable

- All certificates must be current and valid.

Additional Information:
• The position is embedded within the customer’s operation. The successful candidate will work daily inside the customer’s maintenance, safety and permit systems and must obtain and maintain all required site inductions and access approvals.
• The scope of work, shift pattern and crewing are set under a customer support agreement and may be varied by agreement with the customer.
• Full location and scope of work will be confirmed for each individual assignment.
• A pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening and a fitness-for-work assessment, is required.
• Ongoing development is supported through XCMG factory technical training in China.
• Willing to accept other work arrangements from the department during non‑mine‑site periods.

📌 Heavy Duty Fitter – Onsite Support (Port Hedland)
🏢 XCMG
📍 Port Hedland