Mechanical Fitter - Lithium Mine

About the role

Liontown Limited is looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters to join its growing maintenance team at its Kathleen site in Western Australia. This is a site-based permanent position reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth, staying in the company village near the site.

Key responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on fixed plant and site infrastructure.
• Carry out high-level diagnostics and fault finding on fixed plant and infrastructure equipment.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Superintendent to help plan and schedule work so that equipment, tools and spare parts are available and maintained.
• Maintain good housekeeping, organise workspaces and minimise waste.
• Perform maintenance to a high standard to reduce company risk and exposure to liability.
• Support a safety-first culture and help improve the maintenance crews.
• Carry out other duties as required by operations or by management direction.

Required profile

• Mechanical trade certified.
• At least 5 years of experience in fixed plant maintenance, including crushers, mills, apron feeders, conveyors, screens, flotation and filtration systems, pumps, agitators and magnetic separation.
• National police clearance within the last 6 months, or ability to obtain one.
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting drawings, schematics and manuals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, initiative and work habits.