Maintenance Fitter

Mount Isa City Council; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Immunisation Program

Sporting reimbursement

Job summary

Mount Isa City Council is seeking a mechanically skilled maintenance technician to service and repair plant, equipment and infrastructure at the Materials Recovery Facility and waste operations. You will perform inspections, fault finding, and routine maintenance on conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics and related machinery, reading drawings and recording work orders.

The role requires a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade, a C-class licence, high-risk work tickets and experience with

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitter/Turner or equivalent)
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence
• Working at Heights certification
• Welding and fabrication experience
• High Risk Work Licence (Forklift, EWP, Dogging or Rigging)
• Experience maintaining industrial processing plant or similar equipment
• Knowledge of conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, drives and bearings
• Fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Preventative and breakdown maintenance experience
• Ability to read technical drawings and specs
• Experience with CMMS or similar
• Ability to complete maintenance records and work orders
• Commitment to health and safety
• Team and independent working ability
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in waste management, mining or industrial facilities
• Electrical disconnect/reconnect competency
• Asset management and reliability-centred maintenance practices

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant, equipment and infrastructure for MRF and waste operations
• Inspect, service, fault-find, repair and maintain processing plant and conveyors
• Maximise reliability and minimise downtime
• Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
• Record maintenance activities and complete work orders
• Utilise CMMS to manage maintenance data
• Ensure workplace health and safety compliance
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Contribute to preventative and breakdown maintenance programs

Skills

Certificate III in Engineering - Mech

C Class Licence

Working at Heights

Welding & fabrication

HRWL (Forklift/EWP/Dogging/Rigging)

Industrial plant maintenance

Conveyor systems knowledge

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Gearboxes & bearings

CMMS experience

Reading technical drawings

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Mount Isa City Council provides employment for approximately 200 employees in a variety of full time, part time, contractual and casual positions.

These positions cover the full scope of Council operations from administration, financial, professional and technical roles to operational positions within the various sections.

About the role

This position is responsible for the safe and reliable maintenance of plant, equipment and infrastructure associated with Council's Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and waste operations.

Undertake inspections, servicing, fault finding, repairs and maintenance activities on processing plant, conveyor systems, hydraulic systems and associated equipment to maximise reliability, minimise downtime and support efficient facility operations.

Please read the Position Description for further information on the role.

About You

You will have:

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitter and Turner, Mechanical Fitter or equivalent).
• Current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence.
• Working at Heights certification.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• High Risk Work Licence (Forklift, Elevated Work Platform, Dogging or Rigging).
• Experience maintaining industrial processing plant, fixed plant or similar mechanical equipment.
• Sound knowledge of conveyor systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, drives, bearings and rotating equipment.
• Demonstrated fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience delivering preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and specifications.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or similar.
• Ability to complete maintenance records, inspection reports and work orders.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in waste management, recycling, resource recovery, mining or industrial processing facilities.
• Electrical disconnect/reconnect competency.
• Experience with asset management and reliability-centred maintenance practices.

What's in it for you?

When joining Mount Isa City Council, you are provided with pathways and opportunities to grow and achieve your potential. Eligible employees can access our Employee Assistance Program, elect to join our free Immunisation Program, and enjoy sporting reimbursement opportunities. Full-time employees receive 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to part-time employees, not applicable to casual employment) to enjoy time outside the workplace!

Please note that:

Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, pre-employment medical etc.

Mount Isa City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

All workers of Council are responsible for the wellbeing, physical, emotional and cultural safety of the children and young people who receive our services.

All workers are expected to act in accordance with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024, including the Child Safe Standards and Universal Principle in their physical and online interactions with children and young people, including outside the course of their work for the Council.

All workers are subject to the Reportable Conduct Scheme and its obligations as per the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024. Learn more about our commitment to being a Child Safe Organisation on our website.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work within Australia.