Join the team as a trade-qualified Maintenance/Mechanical Fitter, applying solid mechanical and hydraulic expertise to maintain, rebuild and overhaul mining equipment. You will contribute to safe, high-quality outcomes across new builds, rebuilds and major equipment overhauls while working both independently and collaboratively. Major rebuilds and overhauls of underground coal industry machines.
- New builds, rebuilds and major overhauls.
- Hydraulic installation, fault-finding, repairs, and maintenance.
- Mechanical assembly and fit-out of underground mining equipment.
- New machine builds and equipment commissioning.
- Planned maintenance and breakdown repairs.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic systems.
- Read and interpret hydraulic and mechanical drawings.
- Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping.
- Work closely with the Workshop and Engineering teams to deliver projects on time.
Key responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, repairs, new builds, rebuilds and major overhauls on mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical and hydraulic faults efficiently and accurately.
- Work with underground mining equipment, including underground diesels and continuous miners.
- Read and interpret hydraulic and mechanical drawings.
- Complete work to a high standard, maintaining strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures and contribute to a quality-focused work environment.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
What we are looking for
- Trade qualification as a Maintenance or Mechanical Fitter.
- Strong hydraulic experience, preferably with underground mining equipment.
- Proven experience with underground diesels and/or continuous miners.
- Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and mechanical drawings.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
- A safety-focused approach and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Current driver's licence.
- Forklift licence is desirable.
- Dogging ticket and/or overhead crane experience is desirable.
- Certificate IV or additional relevant technical qualifications are highly desirable.
- Cylinder, gearbox and axle overhauls would be an advantage.
Why Gainwell Engineering?
Working for an OEM Company.
Great location at Gateshead – avoid the daily drive up to the Hunter Valley, 4½-day working week.
Work on a diverse range of underground mining and heavy industrial equipment in a small team where your voice is heard.
Hands-on involvement in new builds, rebuilds and major overhauls.
Supportive, practical, and safety-focused workshop environment.
Apply your mechanical and hydraulic expertise to rebuild, overhaul, and maintain underground mining equipment.