Heavy Duty Fitter - Underground (Maintenance & Trades)

Full Time

  Industrial Recruitment Partners

  FIFO from Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Heavy Duty Fitter - Underground 

  • Experienced HD Fitters  
  • FIFO from Perth 2/1 roster – Immediate Starts
  • Long term job opportunity – paying up to $55p/hr

Reporting to the Maintenance Shift Supervisors you will be required to provide assistance to all underground production and maintenance teams through safe, cost effective and professional practices.
Positions offered are generally 2 weeks on 1 week off rosters.
FIFO is ex Perth airport and we do not offer salary sacrifice on flights.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Completion of planned maintenance to mobile equipment;
  • Attending site underground emergency breakdowns on mobile equipment
  • Diagnostic fault finding on mechanical and electrical systems
  • Major repairs and servicing of heavy mining equipment.
  • Ensure equipment is maintained safely to minimise cost and increase productivity
  • Undertake risk assessments for jobs to be carried out on and around the plant, equipment and environs

Minimum Requirements:

  • Solid history of working with underground mobile equipment;
  • Trade Qualified as Heavy Duty Mechanic, ideally duel traded in Auto Electrics
  • Previously worked in an underground mine doing FIFO
  • Highly skilled in diagnostic and fault finding
  • Experience with underground equipment - Caterpillar, Atlas Copco, Volvo IT Carriers, Sandvik & Tamrock Drills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills – able to communicate with people at all levels effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to work safely
  • Must have good time management and work priority skills
  • Able to work individually and in a team

The successful candidate will be required to complete a full pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol screen.  A current National Police Clearance plus Trade Certificates and relevant licenses will be required at the time of your interview.

Compensation

In return you will be offered a competitive salary, stability and a family friendly roster