At a Glance
- Tasks: Repair and maintain pumps, valves, and cyclones while ensuring safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join Weir Group, a global leader in sustainable mining technology.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career development, wellness support, and study assistance.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable mining and work with innovative technologies.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering and experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
We are looking for a Mechanical Fitter with exposure to welding to join our Perth Service Centre. The role will have you working on all Weir brand equipment and non-OEM equipment in pumps, valves and cyclones. You will be responsible for stripping pumps from drawings/manuals, carrying out measuring and reassembling to OEM specifications, including balancing, pressure testing and completing final inspection reports.
What you’ll do:
- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair: Strip, repair, and reassemble Weir brand and non-OEM pumps, valves, and cyclones according to OEM specifications, including balancing, pressure testing, and completing final inspection reports.
- Workshop Operations: Work primarily from the Perth Hazelmere Service Centre on a Monday to Friday roster (6:30am–2:45pm Mon-Thurs, 6:30am–12:30pm Fri) with options for overtime and occasional Saturday work by agreement.
- Site Support: Provide onsite support during mine shutdowns as part of the site service crew when required, assisting with equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in implementing the Weir Production System and recommend improvements to products, services, and procedures to enhance quality and efficiency.
What you’ll bring:
- Must-haves: Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering/Fitting & Turning, Experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a workshop or onsite environment, Valid Driver’s License, Australian Work Rights.
- Nice-to-haves: Welding experience, High Risk forklift ticket, overhead crane, and dogging tickets, Experience working on pumps, cyclones, valves, and related equipment, Willingness to travel occasionally to mine sites for shutdown support.
Why join Weir? We live our values: we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Career development and learning support
- Access to global inclusion networks
- Regional and team-specific benefits
- Sharebuilder scheme
- Wellness support for you and your family
- Collaboration with global teams
- Study support
Mechanical Fitter employer: weir
At Weir, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the mining technology sector, offering a dynamic work environment in Brisbane or Perth that fosters innovation and sustainability. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive career development programs, wellness support, and access to global inclusion networks, ensuring that every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our mission of creating a better future. Join us to be part of a culture that values safety, respect, and collaboration, where your ideas truly matter.
