Mechanical Maintainer - Bell Bay Aluminium

About the role

Rio Tinto is looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintainer or Boilermaker to join its maintenance team at Bell Bay Aluminium, about 50 km from Launceston in Northern Tasmania. The role covers planned and breakdown maintenance of mechanical assets, working with the team to find defects, troubleshoot issues and improve equipment reliability. It is a permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Perform planned and breakdown maintenance on mechanical and fixed plant equipment
• Identify, diagnose and fix equipment faults and defects
• Raise notifications and complete work orders through the maintenance management system
• Support defect elimination and equipment reliability initiatives
• Complete maintenance safely, following work instructions and procedures
• Carry out equipment commissioning and post-maintenance checks
• Work with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance
• Look for ways to improve safety, reliability and maintenance practices

Required profile

• Australian-recognised Mechanical / Fitter / Boilermaker trade qualification
• Experience maintaining mechanical equipment, ideally in mining, heavy industry or fixed plant
• C Class driver's licence
• Commitment to safety, good communication and teamwork skills

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and annual incentive program
• Medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Share ownership plan and salary packaging options
• Career development and education assistance
• Employee discounts and leave for all life's reasons