At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Maintenance team as a Fitter, handling repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Company: Nyrstar Port Pirie, a leader in critical minerals and metals.
- Benefits: Relocation support, competitive salary, 5 weeks annual leave, and subsidised dental care.
- Other info: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with an equal-time roster and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Escape city life for a rewarding career in a vibrant regional community.
- Qualifications: Certificate III Trade Qualification in Fitting and relevant industry experience.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Job Posting Date: 24 Sept 2026
Function: Production
Location: Port Pirie, AU
Are you sick of the cost of living? Are you looking for a change of scenery? Look no further, for a rewarding career in the Mid-North of South Australia. Nyrstar Port Pirie is located 224km from Adelaide boasting a more affordable cost to live and a family friendly country lifestyle, with the Yorke Peninsula coast, Clare Valley wine region and Flinders Ranges all at your doorstep.
Join Nyrstar Port Pirie as a Tradesperson Fitter and trade the hustle and bustle of city life for a more affordable, regional lifestyle with all the amenities and opportunities you’ve been searching for. Financial assistance to relocate is available, so why wait?
We seek trade-qualified Fitters to join our Maintenance team, carrying out breakdown repairs, modifications and preventative maintenance across equipment and plant. This residential role offers a balanced lifestyle with our equal-time roster (4 days on/5 off, 5 on/4 off, 5 on/5 off) – giving you more days off than a standard weekend, including two full weekends off per month.
What We Offer:
- Lifestyle change – be willing to relocate to Port Pirie and be a part of our community
- Commute to the worksite within 5 minutes
- $5k relocation costs paid within first months pay
- $5k paid after 12 months of service
- First 28 days of accommodation supplied by the company
- 5 weeks of annual leave for a healthy work-life balance
- Subsidised dental care and access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave to support your family
- Training and further education grow your skills and career
About you:
- Certificate III Trade Qualification (Fitting)
- Heavy industry/mining/smelting experience preferred
- Self-motivated team player with ability to work under pressure
- Additional tickets (Dogging, Rigging, EWP, Confined Space, Working at Heights) advantageous
About Nyrstar:
Nyrstar is an international producer of critical minerals and metals essential for a low carbon future. With a market leading position in zinc and lead, Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the United States and Australia and employs approximately 4,000 people.
With the support of the Australian, South Australian and Tasmanian Governments, Nyrstar Australia is pursuing opportunities to develop new critical minerals products and distribution channels – repositioning the Australian business for the long term. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies.
Apply now to join a company offering challenge, reward, growth and enjoy the Port Pirie lifestyle.
Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Australian Defence Force veterans are encouraged to apply. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non-smoking site. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to SafeWork SA regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.
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