FIFO Fixed Plant Mechanic – Mining (8:6 Roster)

Marble Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Cairns or Townsville

Meals and accommodation provided

8:6 roster with 12-hour shifts

Modern camp facilities and amenities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Marble Group is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for a mining site in North Queensland. The role covers preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and project work across surface and underground infrastructure with a strong emphasis on safety.

You will rotate across four departments, servicing pumps, conveyors, crushers, and piping systems, and support installation projects while maintaining a positive site culture and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Fitter trade qualification (Cert III Engineering - Mechanical Trade or equivalent)
• Experience working on fixed plant, mining, or heavy industry environments
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and police clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on fixed plant and site infrastructure.
• Respond to breakdowns and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Inspect equipment and report defects.
• Work from drawings, maintenance schedules, and site procedures.
• Assist with installation projects, upgrades, and component change-outs.
• Support both surface and underground infrastructure maintenance activities where required.

Skills

Mechanical Fitter

Fixed plant maintenance

Pumps and conveyors

Hydraulic systems

Gearboxes and motors

Rotating equipment

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Cert III Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Job description

Marble Group is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for a mining site in North Queensland. The role covers preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and project work across surface and underground infrastructure with a strong emphasis on safety.

You will rotate across four departments, servicing pumps, conveyors, crushers, and piping systems, and support installation projects while maintaining a positive site culture and team collaboration.