Leading Hand - Fitter

Komatsu Australia; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 183,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family leave

Income protection

Career development

Health discounts

Wellbeing program

Travel discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Komatsu Australia is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Fitter to join the Customer Support team at Curragh Mine. You will provide technical guidance across maintenance activities, work on site with the customer, and supervise safety and quality to Komatsu requirements.

This hands-on role suits a technician who can lead a small team, communicate effectively with customers and site personnel, and manage workloads.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in HV Electrical and/or Mechanical.
• Experience leading a hand or supervisory role on a mine site.
• Excellent knowledge of Komatsu equipment and machinery.
• Experience with Komatsu manuals, parts manuals and schematic drawings.
• Experience with 930E, D475 Dozers and PC7000 excavators would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance across maintenance activities on site.
• Supervise and lead a team while ensuring safety and quality to Komatsu standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers and site personnel.
• Identify opportunities and risks and address them in a timely manner.
• Ensure work is completed in line with Komatsu requirements.

Skills

Electrical principles

Mechanical knowledge

Leadership

Customer communication

Tools

Maintenance manuals

Parts manuals

Schematic drawings

Job description

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Leading Hand Fitter to join our Customer Support team at Curragh Mine.

Working alongside a team of Komatsu employees and representing Komatsu on the customer's site, you will provide technical support and direction across Komatsu machine-related maintenance activities. You will play an important role in supporting the customer, maintaining high safety and quality standards, identifying opportunities and risks, and ensuring work is completed in line with Komatsu requirements.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced technician who can work independently, communicate effectively with customers and site personnel, and confidently undertake supervisory responsibilities when required.

Roster: DIDO 7:7 days/nights - 12.25 hours per shift. Remuneration: $203,025. pa + super + Tool Allowance.

Role Located: Curragh Mine, Blackwater, QLD.

Komatsu benefits

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund
• Career: Recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents
• Referral Program: $3,000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu

What we are looking for

• Trade qualification in HV Electrical and/or Mechanical
• Previous experience undertaking a Leading Hand or supervisory role on a mine site
• Excellent knowledge of Komatsu equipment and machinery
• Experience with Komatsu maintenance manuals, parts manuals and schematic drawings
• Experience with Komatsu 930E, D475 Dozers and PC7000 excavators would be advantageous
• A strong understanding and commitment to safety and environmental standards
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, Komatsu personnel and site teams
• The ability to lead a team while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment
• A positive, team-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Current Driver’s Licence

Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.