Heavy Diesel Plant Mechanic | Boilermaker

Job Q; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Competitive hourly rates

Training opportunities

Variety of work

Job summary

Force Equipment, a subsidiary of Emeco Group, is expanding its workshop team in Mackay, QLD. We’re seeking qualified heavydiesel plant mechanics/boilermakers to service and rebuild heavy earthmoving equipment for mining customers.

You’ll work in a safety‑driven environment, with access to modern workshop facilities and ongoing training. Great team culture, competitive hourly rates, and permanent employment opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised trade qualification.
• Experience with heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work as part of a cohesive team.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Inspect, overhaul and rebuild components.
• Work within budgets and time frames.
• Ensure safe working environment and quality workmanship.
• Liaise with Force Equipment customers.

Skills

Trade qualification

Heavy equipment experience

Safety focus

Team player

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Australian recognised trade certificate

Job description

#### Heavy Diesel Plant Mechanic | BoilermakerMackay, QLD 4740Full Time#### Job descriptionForce Equipment, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Emeco Group, is seeking suitably experienced and qualified trades personnel to join our workshop teams. These teams are focused on the inspection, overhaul, rebuild, and repair of heavy mobile equipment components, supporting high-quality, reliable outcomes for our mining customers through industry-leading workshop facilities and systems.Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining Force (and customer) equipment / machines ensuring availability / integrity, successful candidates will be responsible for:• Focus on safe working environment and quality of workmanship. • Major customer machine rebuilds carried out in the workshop • Ongoing repairs and maintenance of in-house and customer equipment • Maintenance and repairs on Caterpillar, Liebherr, Elphinstone, Sandvik, Atlas Copco - Epiroc, Hitachi and Komatsu mobile equipment within budgets and time frames • Working with the Force Equipment customers to meet their company objectives; and • Quality control on all work performed.Your Skills and Experience: • Nationally recognised trade qualification • Experience with heavy earthmoving equipment • A strong commitment to safety • Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution focus • A keen eye for detail, presentation and craftsmanship; and • The ability to work as part of a cohesive teamWe Offer • Opportunity to grow and develop through training and future career opportunities • Competitive hourly rates • Variety of work; and • Permanent employmentAbout you • Australian recognised trade certificate • Demonstrated experience in servicing, repair and component change outs across a variety of mobile earthmoving equipment.How to applyContact Lina on 0486 135 133 or for more info or click on 'Apply' and upload your CV today!Emeco Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - we encourage applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply.To learn more about Force job opportunities: https://forceequipment.com.au/careersForce is a member of the Emeco Group. Emeco was founded in 1972 and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: EHL). We have operations in all key mining regions of Australia and our customers include mining companies and contractors across coal, gold, copper, bauxite and iron ore.