Gearbox Fitter – 4-Day Week, Workshop Role (Mining)

Napean Conveyors; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Above award wages

Career development opportunities

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 4-day compressed week role offers work–life balance while servicing specialised underground mining equipment.

Key duties include inspection, repair and overhaul of gearboxes, reading drawings, and supporting apprentices in a safe, efficient workshop environment with above-award wages.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Gearbox experience

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Education

Trade qualification

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 4-day compressed week role offers work–life balance while servicing specialised underground mining equipment.

Key duties include inspection, repair and overhaul of gearboxes, reading drawings, and supporting apprentices in a safe, efficient workshop environment with above-award wages.