Conveyor Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Fitter

Contitech Australia; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

4/3 base roster

Work across Bowen Basin mines

Career progression within a global org

Safety and quality focus

Job summary

ContiTech Australia in Mackay and Bowen Basin, QLD, seeks experienced Conveyor Maintenance Technicians and Mechanical Fitters to service conveyor systems across Queensland's mining and industrial sectors.

Based in Mackay, you will perform hands-on mechanical maintenance, inspections and component replacements, working with our belt splicing and condition monitoring teams to ensure safe, reliable operations. Trade qualification is highly regarded but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience performing maintenance and repairs on conveyor systems in mining, ports, quarries or heavy industry.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot mechanical faults and implement corrective actions.
• Commitment to safe workmanship and working across multiple mine sites.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and replace conveyor pulleys and idlers.
• Remove, install and align drive components and take-up systems.
• Maintain belt cleaners, scrapers and related components.
• Track, align and troubleshoot conveyor belts and structures.
• Assist with belt installations, change-outs and splicing.
• Support planned shutdowns, breakdowns and preventative maintenance.
• Complete maintenance reports and documentation.
• Uphold high safety and workmanship standards.

Skills

Repair and maintenance

Fault finding

Safety focus

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

Standard 11

Coal Board Medical

Working at Heights

Confined Space qualifications

Dogging Licence

Rigging Licence

EWP Licence

Forklift High Risk Work Licence

Job description

Conveyor Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Fitter

ContiTech Australia | Mackay & Bowen Basin, QLD

Join an established team specialising in conveyor maintenance, shutdowns and reliability services across Queensland's mining and industrial sectors.

ContiTech Australia is seeking experienced Conveyor Maintenance Technicians and Mechanical Fitters to join our growing Queensland Services team.

Based in Mackay and working across primarily Bowen Basin mine sites, you will undertake hands-on mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs and component replacements on conveyor systems.

Working alongside our experienced Belt Splicing, Condition Monitoring and Reliability teams, you will play an important role in ensuring conveyor systems operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

We welcome applications from both trade-qualified Mechanical Fitters and experienced conveyor maintenance personnel without formal trade qualifications.

About the Role

• Inspection, maintenance and replacement of conveyor pulleys and idlers


• Removal, installation and alignment of conveyor drive components


• Maintenance and adjustment of conveyor take-up and tensioning systems


• Installation and replacement of belt cleaners, scrapers and associated components


• Conveyor belt tracking, alignment and troubleshooting


• Conveyor structure inspections and mechanical repairs


• Assisting with conveyor belt installations, change-outs and splicing activities


• Participating in planned shutdowns, breakdowns and preventative maintenance


• Identifying mechanical defects and recommending corrective actions


• Completing maintenance reports, inspections and associated documentation


• Maintaining high safety and workmanship standards


• Duties will be allocated according to individual qualifications, competency and experience.

About You

We are looking for experienced, motivated and safety-focused individuals with a strong background in conveyor maintenance and can work unsupervised.

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Proven hands-on experience maintaining and repairing conveyor systems in mining, ports, quarries or heavy industry


• Sound knowledge of conveyor components, maintenance practices and common failure modes


• Experience with pulley, idler, roller, bearing and conveyor component replacements


• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical fault-finding skills


• Ability to identify equipment defects and recommend appropriate corrective actions


• Ability to work safely, independently and as part of a team


• Current driver's licence


• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and quality workmanship


• Willingness to work across mine sites and participate in planned shutdowns and breakdown maintenance


• A mechanical trade qualification is highly regarded but not essential. Applicants with extensive practical conveyor maintenance experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Highly Regarded

• Mechanical trade qualification (Mechanical Fitter, Diesel Fitter or equivalent)


• Current Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical


• Working at Heights and Confined Space qualifications


• Dogging, Rigging, EWP or Forklift High Risk Work Licences


• Experience with conveyor installations, belt change-outs and shutdown maintenance


• Experience and quality workmanship with pulley overhauls


• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation


• Exposure to condition monitoring and reliability maintenance

Why Join ContiTech Australia?

At ContiTech, we provide conveyor maintenance and reliability solutions to some of Australia's leading mining and industrial operations.

Our team combines practical field maintenance expertise with industry-leading conveyor technology and condition monitoring solutions, helping clients improve reliability, reduce downtime and maximise operational performance.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications


• Opportunities to work across major Bowen Basin & Interstate mining operations


• Diverse work including shutdowns, planned maintenance and breakdown support


• 4/3 base roster - providing a great work-life balance


• Exposure to specialist conveyor technologies and condition monitoring


• Opportunities for career progression within an established global organisation


• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and quality