At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on heavy processing plant machinery.
- Company: Join a leading mining operation in north west Queensland.
- Benefits: Permanent position, stable roster, site accommodation, and meals provided.
- Other info: Long-term career opportunities with an established maintenance team.
- Why this job: Be part of a skilled team ensuring equipment reliability and safety.
- Qualifications: Trade certified Fitter & Turner with fixed plant maintenance experience.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter & Turner to join our fixed plant maintenance team on a mining operation in north west Queensland.
In this role, you will be responsible for executing mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs, and machining work across heavy processing plant infrastructure—ensuring maximum equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, routine, and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant machinery, including crushers, conveyors, ball mills, screens, pumps, and gearboxes.
- Execute machining, manual turning, and precision fitting tasks to fabricate or repair critical componentry on-site.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system faults efficiently to minimize plant downtime.
- Conduct precision alignments, bearing replacements, and drive system overhauls.
- Uphold strict site safety standards, taking an active role in risk assessments, JSEA/SWMS development, and toolbox talks.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter & Turner to join our fixed plant maintenance team on a mining operation in north west Queensland.
In this role, you will be responsible for executing mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs, and machining work across heavy processing plant infrastructure—ensuring maximum equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, routine, and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant machinery, including crushers, conveyors, ball mills, screens, pumps, and gearboxes.
- Execute machining, manual turning, and precision fitting tasks to fabricate or repair critical componentry on-site.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system faults efficiently to minimize plant downtime.
- Conduct precision alignments, bearing replacements, and drive system overhauls.
- Uphold strict site safety standards, taking an active role in risk assessments, JSEA/SWMS development, and toolbox talks.
- Positions Available
- Fitter & Turner — trade certified
- Fixed plant maintenance experience (crushers, conveyors, screens)
- What's on Offer
- Permanent position with stable roster - 8/6 Alt DS/NS
- FIFO ex-Townsville Only
- Site accommodation and meals provided
- Long-term career with an established maintenance team
- Mandatory Site Requirements
- Trade certificate (Fitter & Turner or equivalent)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screen
- Working at heights / confined spaces tickets within 2 years
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