Gearbox Fitter — 4‑Day Week in Mining Workshop

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day compressed work week

Above award wages

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

NEPEAN Longwall is seeking a motivated GearboxFitter with Cylinder Rebuild experience for a workshop-based role in Paget, Mackay QLD. This 4-day compressed week offers genuine work-life balance while working on specialised underground mining equipment.

You will inspect, diagnose, repair and overhaul gearboxes, read drawings, and contribute to continuous improvement within a safety-focused team. The role requires a mechanical fitter qualification, gearbox experience, and strong fault-finding

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter, Fitter and Turner, or similar.
• Experience working with gearboxes, heavy industrial equipment, mobile plant or mining equipment.
• Ability to read 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 and able to work in a workshop team environment.

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.

Skills

Mechanical Fitter

Gearboxes

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Safety focus

Team player

Forklift

Overhead crane

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitter / Fitter and Turner or similar

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

NEPEAN Longwall is seeking a motivated GearboxFitter with Cylinder Rebuild experience for a workshop-based role in Paget, Mackay QLD. This 4-day compressed week offers genuine work-life balance while working on specialised underground mining equipment.

You will inspect, diagnose, repair and overhaul gearboxes, read drawings, and contribute to continuous improvement within a safety-focused team. The role requires a mechanical fitter qualification, gearbox experience, and strong fault-finding