Mechanical Fitter - Mining Workshop

About the role

Alfabs Mining is expanding its workshop team in Kurri Kurri and is looking for experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters or Mechanical Fitters to work on underground mining equipment. The role is based in the mining workshop, with no FIFO required, and offers both casual and permanent positions.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, repair and overhaul underground mining equipment, including LHDs and auxiliary equipment
• Fault-find and repair diesel engines, transmissions, gearboxes, differentials, braking and steering systems and hydraulic components
• Undertake major component change-outs, rebuilds and overhauls such as engines, torque converters, pumps and hydraulic cylinders
• Complete preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, inspections and equipment testing
• Document repairs, maintenance activities and testing outcomes accurately
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and workmanship

Required profile

• Trade qualification: Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing underground diesel machinery
• Experience undertaking component rebuilds and major mechanical overhauls
• ExDES Code experience highly desirable; Underground Diesel OEM experience desirable
• Licensed ExDES Workshop or CP experience, or RP experience, desirable

Required skills

• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and diagnostic fault-finding capabilities
• Proactive approach to safety, teamwork and quality workmanship

What we offer

• Pay of $51.00 to $54.00 per hour
• Casual and permanent employment options
• Flexible rosters: 4 x 10-hour shifts or 5 x 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday day shift, plus overtime
• Workshop-based role with no FIFO requirement