Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Mechanical Fitter

About the role

An experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Mechanical Fitter is needed to work for a client based in Kurri Kurri. The employer is described as an industry leader focused on people, sustainability, safety and client relationships. The position is day shift, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week plus overtime.

Key responsibilities

• Repair underground mining equipment such as boggers (LHDs / load haul dump machines), underground trucks, jumbo drills and bolters, long-hole drills and auxiliaries.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and fix faults in diesel engines, transmissions, gearboxes, differentials, brakes, steering systems and hydraulic components.
• Replace or rebuild worn engines, transmissions, torque converters, differentials, steering cylinders and pumps.
• Carry out servicing and preventative maintenance: changing oils and filters, checking fluid levels, inspecting components, replacing worn parts and completing scheduled services.
• Test machinery and record repairs before returning it to service.

Required profile

• Underground machinery experience.
• Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing underground diesel machinery (LHDs and auxiliary equipment).
• Experience undertaking component rebuilds and major mechanical overhauls.
• Desirable: EXDes code experience, underground diesel OEM experience, and licensed ExDEs workshop or CP/RP experience.

Required skills

• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and diagnostic fault-finding capability.
• Ability to diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, gearboxes, differentials, brakes, steering systems and hydraulics.

What we offer

• Ordinary time pay rate of $69 per hour.
• Schedule choice: four 10-hour shifts (one day off a week) or five 8-hour shifts plus overtime.

To apply, use the apply link on the advert to upload your resume.