Lead Fitter - FIFO Mining, Even-Time Roster & Growth

REDPATH MINING; Norseman; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Super paid on all hours

Ongoing training

PPE provided

Health insurance discount

Career progression

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Redpath Mining is seeking a hands-on Leading Hand Fitter to join the maintenance team in a FIFO Perth role. You will lead a workshop crew, plan maintenance activities, and provide technical mentoring to tradespersons and apprentices while ensuring safety and quality workmanship.

Ideal candidates will have a Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment or Diesel Fitter qualification, strong fault diagnosis skills, and the ability to work under pressure in an underground mining environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment or Diesel Fitter.
• Experience maintaining underground mining equipment.
• Ability to lead, plan and problem-solve under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Current manual driver's licence and First Aid & CPR qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the maintenance workshop team safely and efficiently.
• Plan, allocate and monitor repairs, servicing and scheduled maintenance.
• Mentor tradespersons and apprentices in mechanical and hydraulic fault diagnosis.
• Maintain communication with supervisors and operators with progress updates.
• Complete administrative tasks: shift reports, maintenance docs, goods receipting and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Fault diagnosis

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Redpath Mining is seeking a hands-on Leading Hand Fitter to join the maintenance team in a FIFO Perth role. You will lead a workshop crew, plan maintenance activities, and provide technical mentoring to tradespersons and apprentices while ensuring safety and quality workmanship.

Ideal candidates will have a Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment or Diesel Fitter qualification, strong fault diagnosis skills, and the ability to work under pressure in an underground mining environment.