At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair fixed plant equipment in a dynamic mining environment.
- Company: Join Manuka Resources, a leading ASX-listed mining company.
- Benefits: Attractive wages, production bonuses, 5 weeks annual leave, free accommodation and meals.
- Other info: Supportive workplace culture with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- Why this job: Be part of a developing mining operation with long-term career opportunities.
- Qualifications: Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with 10 years' mining experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Manuka Resources Limited is an ASX-listed resources company involved in exploration, mine development and mining operations. The Company has gold and silver assets in the Cobar Basin in central western New South Wales, including the Wonawinta Silver Project and Mt Boppy Gold Mine which historically has been one of NSW’s richest gold mines. The Wonawinta Silver Project is located approximately 100 kilometres south of Cobar, NSW. The processing facility incorporates crushing, screening, grinding, leaching, adsorption and elution circuits, with a designed processing capacity exceeding 1.2 million tonnes per annum. The Company is focused on establishing a safe, reliable and efficient operation, supported by an experienced maintenance team committed to achieving high plant availability and operational performance. The operation is supported by an established on-site accommodation camp, with employees working on a Drive-In/Drive-Out (DIDO) basis.
We are seeking experienced, trade-qualified Fixed Plant Fitters with a minimum of 10 years' experience in the mining industry to join our Maintenance team at the Wonawinta Silver Project. These positions are suited to skilled tradespeople with extensive hands-on experience in mineral processing plants, strong mechanical fault-finding abilities and a commitment to quality workmanship. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, successful applicants will be responsible for maintaining and repairing fixed plant equipment to support safe, reliable and continuous processing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant equipment throughout the processing facility.
- Maintain and repair equipment including crushers, vibrating screens, conveyors, ball mills, pumps, agitators, gearboxes and associated mechanical components.
- Diagnose mechanical faults, identify causes of equipment failures and implement effective repairs to minimise downtime.
- Undertake mechanical overhauls, component replacements, equipment rebuilds and general plant maintenance.
- Participate in planned shutdowns, plant upgrades, installations and commissioning activities.
- Work closely with maintenance and operations personnel to prioritise work and maintain plant availability.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with site safety standards, isolation procedures and statutory requirements.
- Complete maintenance records, reports and work orders within the site maintenance management system.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety and maintenance efficiency.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and housekeeping across all work areas.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Australian recognised trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner.
- Minimum 10 years' mechanical maintenance experience within the mining industry, including extensive fixed plant experience.
- Proven experience maintaining mineral processing equipment including crushers, screens, conveyors, mills, pumps, agitators and gearboxes.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with the ability to work independently and resolve equipment failures.
- Sound knowledge of bearings, seals, lubrication systems, hydraulics, mechanical drives and power transmission equipment.
- Experience in preventative maintenance, breakdown response, mechanical overhauls and shutdown activities.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, technical manuals and equipment specifications.
- Strong safety mindset with a commitment to following site procedures and safe work practices.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence.
Highly Regarded Experience
- Experience within gold, silver or other mineral processing operations.
- Experience with precision mechanical maintenance, equipment alignment and fault diagnosis.
- Involvement in plant commissioning, modifications and improvement projects.
- High Risk Work Licences including Dogging, Rigging, Forklift and EWP, Crane.
Positions at the Wonawinta Silver Project Offer
- Very attractive wages based on skills and experience.
- Production Bonus.
- 5 weeks annual leave.
- Free accommodation and meals.
- Great work environment.
- Supportive and positive workplace and camp.
- Involvement in a developing mining operation.
- Long-term employment opportunities.
Experienced Fixed Plant Fitters in Cobar employer: Manuka Resources Limited
Manuka Resources Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Wonawinta Silver Project in New South Wales. With a strong commitment to safety and employee development, the company provides attractive benefits such as a competitive salary, production bonuses, and five weeks of annual leave, alongside free accommodation and meals. Employees enjoy a positive workplace culture and the opportunity to be involved in exciting new mining operations, ensuring meaningful and rewarding careers.
