Maintenance Fitter & Turner: Fixed Plant, FIFO, Site Accom

Dawsons Engineering; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position with stable roster

FIFO ex-Townsville

Site accommodation and meals provided

Long-term career with an established维护

Job summary

Dawsons Engineering is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter & Turner to join our fixed plant maintenance team on a mining operation in north west Queensland. You will perform mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs, and machining across heavy processing plant infrastructure—ensuring maximum equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

The role offers a permanent position with a stable roster (8/6 Alt DS/NS), FIFO ex-Townsville, site accommodation and meals, and long-term

Qualifications

• Trade certificate (Fitter & Turner) or equivalent is required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screen.
• Working at heights / confined spaces tickets within 2 years are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, routine, and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant machinery (crushers, conveyors, ball mills, screens, pumps, gearboxes).
• Execute machining, manual turning, and precision fitting tasks to fabricate or repair components on-site.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults to minimise downtime.
• Conduct precision alignments, bearing replacements, and drive system overhauls.

Skills

Machining

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Trade certificate (Fitter & Turner)

Job description

Dawsons Engineering is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter & Turner to join our fixed plant maintenance team on a mining operation in north west Queensland. You will perform mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs, and machining across heavy processing plant infrastructure—ensuring maximum equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

The role offers a permanent position with a stable roster (8/6 Alt DS/NS), FIFO ex-Townsville, site accommodation and meals, and long-term