Heavy Duty Fitter – Permanent Mining Career with Benefits

Riotinto; Newman; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Annual incentive program

Comprehensive medical benefits

Relocation assistance

Company provided insurance

Job summary

Rio Tinto in Western Australia’s Pilbara region is seeking qualified Heavy Duty Fitters to join our safety‑focused Mobile Maintenance Team. You will perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across our fleet of heavy mobile equipment, contributing to a safer, more efficient operation.

The role features an 8 days on / 6 days off roster (7 nights on, 7 nights off) with shifts rotating from Perth, Albany, Busselton, Broome or Geraldton.

Qualifications

• Heavy Duty Fitter or Plant Mechanic trade qualification.
• Experience maintaining/heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Australian C Class manual licence.
• Ability to work in Australia with full working rights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of safety and comply with Rio Tinto policies.
• Perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on heavy mobile equipment.
• Utilise SAP to record and track maintenance tasks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction.

Skills

Heavy Duty Fitter

Plant Mechanic

Safety consciousness

C Class Licence

Education

Trade qualification (Heavy Equipment)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Rio Tinto in Western Australia’s Pilbara region is seeking qualified Heavy Duty Fitters to join our safety‑focused Mobile Maintenance Team. You will perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across our fleet of heavy mobile equipment, contributing to a safer, more efficient operation.

The role features an 8 days on / 6 days off roster (7 nights on, 7 nights off) with shifts rotating from Perth, Albany, Busselton, Broome or Geraldton.