Diesel Fitter - Raiseborer

Glencore Australia; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Glencore Australia is seeking a Raisebore/Diamond Drill Fitter for the George Fisher mine in Mount Isa, Queensland. This is a residential, on-site role with a 4 on 7/7 days nights roster.

The successful candidate will perform maintenance on Diamond Drill and Raiseboring equipment, conduct risk assessments, and uphold safety and productivity standards while working in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Underground experience

Team leadership

Problem solving

Hydraulic schematics

Maintenance scheduling

Motivation and initiative

Education

Diesel fitting trade

Auto electrical trade

Mechanical fitting trade

Tools

Raiseboring/Diamond Drill equipment

Job description

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