Gearbox Fitter

Nepean (AU); Mackay Regional; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

4-day compressed work week

Above award wages

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Work across multiple disciplines

Descripción de la vacante

NEPEAN Longwall is seeking a motivated GearboxFitter with Cylinder Rebuild experience to join our Paget workshop in Mackay QLD. This local role offers a 4-day compressed working week and a chance to work on specialised underground mining equipment.

You will read drawings, fault-find gearboxes and support maintenance teams in a safe, efficient workshop environment. Previous gearbox experience in heavy industry is essential.

Formación

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner or similar.
• Experience with gearboxes and heavy industrial equipment.
• Ability to read drawings and parts manuals.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect, diagnose, repair and overhaul gearboxes and components.
• Disassemble, rebuild and test gearbox assemblies.
• Install and commission gearbox systems and verify connections.

Conocimientos

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Safety mindful

Educación

Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting

Herramientas

Micrometres

Verniers

Dial indicators

Descripción del empleo

NEPEAN Longwall is a leading provider of longwall mining equipment and services to Australia’s underground coal industry. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and reliable GearboxFitter with Cylinder Rebuild experience to join our team based in Paget, Mackay QLD.

This is a local, workshop-based role offering a 4-day compressed working week, providing genuine work–life balance while working on specialised underground mining equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair and overhaul gearboxes and associated components
• Disassemble, rebuild and test gearbox assemblies
• Install and commission gearbox systems, ensuring correct connections and functionality
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings and parts manuals
• Carry out preventative maintenance, routine checks, cleaning and lubrication
• Use measuring tools such as micrometres and verniers to complete accurate fitting work
• Complete basic machining and manufacture of small components where required
• Maintain a safe, organised and clean workshop in line with WHS, quality and environmental standards
• Assist with fault finding, identifying maintenance needs and supporting continuous improvement opportunities
• Support apprentices by demonstrating correct work procedures and safe work practices

About You

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter and Turner, or similar
• Experience working with gearboxes, heavy industrial equipment, mobile plant or mining equipment
• Ability to drawings and parts manuals
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with a commitment to producing quality work
• Safety-focused, reliable and able to work effectively in a workshop team environment
• Basic computer skills and a willingness to follow internal systems, processes and procedures
• Forklift or overhead crane experience would be advantageous

Why Join Us?

• 4-day compressed work week offering work-life balance
• Above award wages
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work across multiple disciplines
• Long-term career development with an industry leader

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life which also includes various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

31 October 2026Paget Queensland, Australia