At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain and repair high-capacity drill rigs in the Pilbara.
- Company: Premium Mechanical Group, a leader in mobile plant maintenance for mining.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, FIFO flights, flexible rosters, and corporate discounts.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a safe and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the mining industry while enjoying a supportive team culture.
- Qualifications: Trade certificate in Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic or Mobile Plant Fitter required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
We are seeking qualified and experienced
Drill Fitters to join our mobile plant maintenance team operating across major mining operations in the Pilbara.
This role is dedicated to carrying out preventative maintenance, diagnostics, breakdown repairs, and component changeouts on high-capacity blast hole drill rigs, specifically focusing on
Epiroc (Atlas Copco) and
Caterpillar machinery.
- PREMIUM Role
- Conduct scheduled servicing, fault diagnostics, and mechanical repairs across Epiroc and CAT drill fleets.
- Troubleshoot and overhaul hydraulic systems, pneumatic circuits, compressor units, and rotary head drives.
- Perform component replacements including mast structures, carousel assemblies, feed cylinders, engine modules, and undercarriages.
- Read and interpret hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics to execute autonomous fault-finding.
- Ensure maximum equipment reliability and availability across 12-hour rolling shifts in accordance with site safety standards.
- PREMIUM Requirements
- Australian Recognised Trade Certificate (Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic / Mobile Plant Fitter) or equivalent
- Demonstrated hands-on maintenance experience on Epiroc (D65, PV271/PV271E) or Caterpillar (MD6310) drills
- Strong diagnostic abilities across mobile plant hydraulics, pneumatics, and diesel engine systems.
- Current Manual Driver's Licence
- National Police Clearance (issued within the last 6 months)
- Full Australian Working Rights
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening
- Valid High Risk Work licences (Working at Heights, Forklift, Dogging/Rigging) are highly regarded.
- PREMIUM Benefits
- Weekly pay cycles with superannuation paid on all hours worked
- Company-provided FIFO flights from major capital cities in Australia and New Zealand
- Flexible 2/1 or 2/2 FIFO rosters
- Salary sacrificing options
- Corporate discounts on private health insurance
- Employee recognition programs and referral bonuses.
- Safe, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
- PREMIUM MECHANICAL GROUP
Premium Mechanical Group supplies mobile plant maintenance personnel to the WA mining, construction and transport industries.
We priorities our employees and are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive work environment.
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Drill Fitters in Newman employer: Premium Mechanical Group
Premium Mechanical Group is an exceptional employer for High Voltage Electricians, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With flexible FIFO rosters, competitive pay, and benefits like corporate health insurance discounts and employee recognition programs, we ensure our team members feel valued and rewarded in their roles. Join us in Western Australia, where you can thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to the mining and construction industries.
