At a Glance
- Tasks: Work on heavy machinery, perform repairs, and ensure compliance in a workshop setting.
- Company: Join Thiess, a leader in sustainable mining with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, overtime options, 5 weeks annual leave, and corporate discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic workshop environment with opportunities for training and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in the mining industry with pathways to site-based roles.
- Qualifications: Relevant trade certificate and experience with heavy machinery preferred.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
About the role
Get paid Mine site rates whilst working in our off-site rebuild facility! Thiess is looking for Heavy Diesel Fitters to fill positions at our off-site rebuild facility at Mt Thorley. This role will suit someone looking for a role that is predominately a dayshift Monday to Friday position where they will not be required to travel to or work on a mine site.
Roster: 5/2-4/3 (4 weeks DS/ 2 weeks NS)
Alternatively, it will also suit someone looking to get a start as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic in the mining industry as Thiess can provide a pathway into a site-based role for candidates looking to upskill.
In this role, you will:
- Assist with machine overhauls and component change out
- Carry out general repairs and servicing
- Carry out the necessary work to ensure equipment is mine-site and MDG15 compliant
About You
All experience levels are encouraged to apply, however, this position will ideally suit someone who has experience maintaining the following machinery:
- Caterpillar off-highway trucks
- Caterpillar tracked and ancillary equipment
- Komatsu tracked equipment
- On-highway rigid trucks i.e. Volvo, Hino etc
You will have:
- Relevant Trade Certificate - Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Mobile Plant Mechanic or similar
- Class 'C' Drivers licence
- Post-trade experience working in the mining and heavy earth moving industry
- Attention to detail
- Experience in general maintenance, diagnosis, component changed outs and servicing of heavy earth moving equipment
- Self motivation and a strong work ethic
What Thiess Can Do For You
- Permanent full-time positions - workshop based
- Competitive rates
- Overtime available with overtime rates paid
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Participation in the Black Coal Long Service Leave Scheme
- Thiess’ commitment to training & development
- Salary sacrifice options – novated leasing
- Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
About Us
At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises. We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.
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