Machine Tool Fitter

Weir Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Global collaboration

Study support

Job summary

Weir Group in Sydney is seeking a skilled Machine Tool Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability of CNC and conventional machinery at the onsite Artarmon facility. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, calibrations, and serve as a hands-on expert.

The role emphasizes using CMMS for maintenance records, collaborating with teams, and upholding safety standards. Travel is minimal, and the team values practical problem-solving and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Cert III) required.
• Extensive experience maintaining CNC and conventional machine tools (5+ years).
• Strong skills in hydraulic and pneumatic systems maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on CNC and conventional machine tools, inspect equipment, and record results in CMMS.
• Diagnose faults, perform repairs, replacements, and adjustments to minimize downtime.
• Conduct precision alignment, calibration, and tool changes; support machine upgrades.
• Maintain equipment availability and safety compliance onsite at Artarmon.

Skills

CNC maintenance

Hydraulic maintenance

Pneumatic maintenance

CMMS

Mechanical troubleshooting

Machine tool alignment

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering Cert III

Tools

CMMS

Job description

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance:Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on CNC and conventional machine tools, conduct inspections and condition monitoring of critical equipment, identify and rectify potential equipment failures before they affect production, and maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS system.
• Breakdown and Corrective Maintenance:Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and basic electrical faults; respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime; repair, replace, and adjust machine components such as ball screws, linear guideways, spindles, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and tool changers.
• Machine Tool Specialist Activities:Perform precision alignment and geometric accuracy checks, conduct laser alignment and machine calibration, install, commission, and relocate machine tools, perform machine rebuilds, retrofits, and major overhauls, analyze recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions, support machine tool upgrades and automation projects.
• Daily Role:The successful candidate will be actively engaged in maintaining and improving machine tool reliability and performance, ensuring minimal downtime and high operational efficiency.
• Success Metrics:Success will be measured by equipment availability, reduced breakdowns, timely maintenance completion, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Travel Requirements:Minimal travel is expected; primarily onsite work at the Artarmon location.
• Safety First:Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering Cert III.
• Extensive experience maintaining CNC and conventional machine tools (5+ years).
• Strong skills in hydraulic and pneumatic systems maintenance (5+ years).
• Competency in using CMMS for maintenance management and reporting.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with heavy machinery service, fault finding, and repair.
• Basic MIG welding skills.
• Confined Space and Work at Heights qualifications.
• Effective communication and report writing skills.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support