Mechanical Fitter – Maintenance (Full-time, Gladstone)

About the role

Rio Tinto is seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters for permanent, full‑time positions at its Yarwun Refinery and Boyne Smelter in Gladstone, Queensland. You will join a high‑performing maintenance team responsible for both planned maintenance and rapid response to breakdowns, ensuring plant equipment operates safely and reliably.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and replace mechanical equipment on fixed plant assets.
• Execute planned and unplanned breakdown maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair and service plant machinery.
• Work independently while supporting the broader maintenance team.
• Prioritise and self‑manage breakdown repairs.
• Identify defects and support defect‑elimination processes.
• Promote safety and performance improvements.
• Perform work at heights as required.

Required profile

• Commitment to personal and team safety.
• Respectful, inclusive mindset.
• Current valid C‑class driver’s licence.
• Mechanical or Fitter & Turner trade qualification.
• Proven fault‑finding and troubleshooting experience on fixed plant equipment.
• Maintenance background in heavy/industrial environments.
• Experience with conveyors, plant overhauls and rebuilds.

Required skills

• Mechanical equipment maintenance
• Fault finding
• Troubleshooting
• Repair of fixed plant assets
• Conveyor maintenance
• Fixed plant overhauls and rebuilds
• Working at heights

What we offer

• Attractive base salary with annual incentive program.
• Full domestic relocation package to Gladstone.
• Comprehensive medical benefits, including subsidised private health insurance for you and immediate family.
• Safe, inclusive work environment where safety is the top priority.
• Permanent employment directly with Rio Tinto.