Workshop Fitters & Mechanical Trades

Location: Rathmines, just 30 minutes from Newcastle, Maitland, and the Central Coast area.

Generous Compensation: Attractive hourly rate with paid leave entitlements and available overtime, paid meal breaks, regular overtime.

Work/Life Balance: Day shift only, with a flexible roster of 4 x 10-hour shifts (Mon - Thurs / Tues - Fri 6am - 4pm) and 5-day roster (7:30am to 4pm Mon-Thurs, 7:30am - 1:30pm Fri).

Growth Opportunities: Join a growing business with exciting career development and training opportunities to enhance your qualifications for the right candidate.

Hands-On Experience: Gain valuable experience in repairing and maintaining diesel equipment for our mining clients, including fault finding and diagnostics of drill rigs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and diesel equipment.

About Us: UNITECH Industries specialise in delivering professional, cutting-edge solutions for the underground mining industry. Our team of experienced engineers provides expert-level technical support, developing reliable and safe techniques for equipment design and upgrades. We offer a comprehensive range of engineering services, including:

• Mechanical Services
• Hydraulic Services
• Design Capabilities
• Fabrication & Welding
• Spray Painting

Our diverse skills within the workshop and management team allow us to meet the needs of various industries. This diversity provides our employees with exposure and career development opportunities to a variety of different equipment, fostering innovation and bringing exciting new designs to life.

Our facility includes:

• 2800m² of workshop space and 400m² of office space
• A 40T overhead crane
• 5T and 3T jib cranes on one side
• A 10T crane and a 3T crane for smaller tasks on the other side
• 12 dedicated bays for diesel repairs, with at least 5 bays for larger plant and equipment such as LHDs and chock carriers
• 3 dedicated bays for the overhaul and repair of drilling equipment, component overhauls, and hydraulics

Role and Responsibilities:

• Adhering to all safety policies and company procedures
• Fault finding and diagnostics of drill rigs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and diesel equipment
• Conducting inspections and generating reports on equipment
• Completing job order forms and reports
• Performing daily tasks as required

Skills and Experience Required:

• Certificate III Mechanical Fitter qualification or similar
• Previous heavy machinery equipment experience
• Ability to read and understand schematics and drawings
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• A current driver's licence and own vehicle

Personal Attributes: The personal attributes we are looking for must have a passion for what they do which is an experienced mechanical fitter. This role is dynamic and ever-changing, much like the overhauls on our machines. It requires someone who is not looking for quick fixes or rushing to complete tasks in a day. Instead, you will ensure that each machine meets all new required standards before it leaves the workshop and returns to site. You must take ownership and pride in your work, have the ability to work autonomously, strong communication skills, have high quality standards and attention to detail. We are a close-knit team at UNITECH Industries, and we value a positive attitude that contributes to our strong culture and works well within a small team environment. We are not just looking for the right skills but also the right person with the right attitude to be part of our team. We also provide DES training for the right candidate.

Join Us: If you are looking to work in a productive, vibrant team environment with a company that values employee safety and wellbeing, and you want to gain experience in underground coal mining plant and equipment, UNITECH Industries would love to hear from you!