Gearbox Fitter — 4-Day Week, Mining Equipment

Napean Conveyors; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day compressed week

Above award wages

Career development

Job summary

NEPEAN Longwall in Paget, Mackay QLD, is seeking a motivated Gearbox Fitter with Cylinder Rebuild experience to join our workshop-based team. This role offers a 4-day compressed working week and the opportunity to work on specialised underground mining equipment.

You will inspect, repair and overhaul gearboxes, read drawings, and contribute to continuous improvement in a safe, efficient workshop environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair and overhaul gearboxes and associated components.
• Disassemble, rebuild and test gearbox assemblies.
• Install and commission gearbox systems and ensure proper connections.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings and parts manuals.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and routine checks.
• Maintain a safe, organized workshop in line with WHS standards.

Skills

Mechanical Fitter

Gearboxes

Fault finding

Read drawings

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

Measuring tools (micrometres, verniers)

Job description

NEPEAN Longwall in Paget, Mackay QLD, is seeking a motivated Gearbox Fitter with Cylinder Rebuild experience to join our workshop-based team. This role offers a 4-day compressed working week and the opportunity to work on specialised underground mining equipment.

You will inspect, repair and overhaul gearboxes, read drawings, and contribute to continuous improvement in a safe, efficient workshop environment.