At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Mader Group, a leader in heavy equipment maintenance with a strong safety culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy career progression, discounts, adventure trips, and international opportunities.
- Other info: Work a 7/7 roster with supportive crews and excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Experience camp life while advancing your career in an exciting industry.
- Qualifications: Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with relevant certifications and licenses.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Mader Group is a leading heavy equipment maintenance provider, keeping machines running and downtime to a minimum. We’re seeking skilled Mechanical Fitters for DIDO or FIFO opportunities depending on location, working a 7/7 roster. Enjoy great camps, supportive crews and a strong safety-focused culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs and breakdowns across the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP).
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, gearboxes and associated equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs to minimise plant downtime.
- Conduct inspections, servicing and condition monitoring of fixed plant and equipment.
- Replace bearings, seals, belts, pulleys, rollers, couplings and other mechanical components.
- Perform alignment, fitting, installation and removal of mechanical equipment.
Why Join Us?
- Career Progression: Advance from trade roles to leadership, coordination, and management positions.
- Discounts on tools, accommodation, gym memberships, insurance & more.
- International opportunities – work in Africa, Canada, PNG and beyond.
- Salary sacrificing options for cars, flights, tools, and more.
- Adventure trips on us – fishing, camping, Top Golf, and more.
- Mates of Mader referral program – bring a mate and earn $$.
About You:
- Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter (Cert III or Equivalent).
- NSW Coal Board Medical (advantageous).
- Driver's License.
- WAH, confined spaces, gas testing.
- Standard 11 SOA.
- White Construction Card.
Your career. Your adventure. Let’s go places. Click “Apply Now” or contact Jamila at **************@madergroup.com.au
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