Diesel Fitter - Raiseborer

Glencore; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GFM Maintenance in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia, is seeking a Raiseborer - Drill Fitter to join the Mobile Asset Maintenance team. This is a residential position with a 4 on 7/7 days nights roster at the George Fisher mine.

The role requires maintenance on Diamond Drill and Raiseboring equipment, with responsibilities including safety, shift handover, productivity, and adherence to MST maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

• 2 years underground experience
• Ability to work unsupervised and within a team
• Experience on Diamond Drill and Raiseboring machine is desirable but not essential
• Trade qualifications in Diesel Fitting, Auto Electrical or Mechanical Fitting are desirable
• Ability to read and interpret Hydraulic Schematics and fault find circuits
• Ability to self-motivate and lead a team if required
• Capability to read, understand and follow current MST’s / Maintenance Schedules

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of duties associated with Diamond Drill and Raiseboring machine maintenance and repairs
• Perform Risk Assessments / SLAM during course of duties
• Be accountable for your own personal safety and for others
• Participate in shift change-over and pass on relevant information
• Effectively manage own time to maximise productivity and minimise wastage
• Ensure personal behavior reflects company values - targeting a constructive culture
• Ensure full participation in target setting program

Job description

Raiseborer - Drill Fitter

GFM Maintenance, Mobile Asset Maintenance

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Ref. No. 105181

A Raisebore/Diamond Drill Fitter vacancy currently exists in the Mobile Asset Maintenance department, working at the George Fisher mine. This is a residential position in Mount Isa and requires you to work a roster of 4 on a 7/7 days nights roster

The key accountabilities of the role are to:

• Perform a range of duties associated with Diamond Drill and Raiseboring machine maintenance and repairs
• Perform Risk Assessments / SLAM during course of duties
• Be accountable for your own personal safety and for others
• Participate in shift change-over and pass on relevant information
• Effectively manage own time to maximise productivity and minimise wastage
• Ensure personal behavior reflects company values - targeting a constructive culture
• Ensure full participation in target setting program

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 2 years underground experience
• Ability to work unsupervised and within a team
• Previous experience on Diamond Drill and Raiseboring machine is desirable but not essential
• Trade qualifications in Diesel Fitting, Auto Electrical or Mechanical Fitting are desirable
• Ability to read and interpret Hydraulic Schematics and fault find circuits
• Ability to self-motivate and to be able to lead a team if required
• Capability to read, understand and follow current MST’s / Maintenance Schedules

For any further questions in relation to the position, please contact: Bec McManus on 0427 559 840

Applications close: 8:00am Monday 30th November 2026