Heavy Diesel Fitter – Mining Equipment Expert

Komatsu Australia; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks paid parental leave

Income protection & Death & Disability

Novated leasing options

Internal career development

Bupa corporate discount

CU Health wellbeing program

Travel discounts

Yearly bonus

Referral program $3000

Job summary

Komatsu Australia is seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Fitter to join our Queensland mining operations team. You will carry out maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on heavy mobile mining equipment, using OEM specifications and technical manuals to deliver quality workmanship.

Based in Blackwater, you’ll operate on a 7:7 roster with 12.5 hour shifts, collaborating with technicians and operations to minimise downtime while upholding safety standards and continuous learning in a supportive

Qualifications

• Relevant heavy diesel or mobile plant mechanical trade qualifications.
• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, service manuals and equipment specifications.
• A proactive approach to safety, teamwork and problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance, inspections, diagnostics and repairs on Komatsu mining equipment.
• Identifying and troubleshooting mechanical and equipment-related faults.
• Supporting planned maintenance and equipment reliability activities.
• Using technical manuals, schematics and OEM specifications to complete work to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate service records, diagnostic results and maintenance documentation.
• Working closely with technicians and operational teams to minimise downtime.
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability and safety.

Skills

Heavy diesel qualifications

Heavy mobile equipment maintenance

Fault finding & diagnostics

Reading drawings & manuals

Safety & teamwork

Independent work

Education

Queensland coal mining qualifications (Standard 11)

Job description

Komatsu Australia is seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Fitter to join our Queensland mining operations team. You will carry out maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on heavy mobile mining equipment, using OEM specifications and technical manuals to deliver quality workmanship.

Based in Blackwater, you’ll operate on a 7:7 roster with 12.5 hour shifts, collaborating with technicians and operations to minimise downtime while upholding safety standards and continuous learning in a supportive