Maintenance Fitter/Welder | Clarence Quarry

Heidelberg Materials; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms and PPE Provided

Weekly pay

RDO accrual

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a reliable Maintenance Fitter/Welder for the Eastern Region Country West team, based at Clarence Quarry in the Blue Mountains near Lithgow, NSW. The role starts at 5am, finishes around 3pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime including Saturdays.

You will perform maintenance, inspections and repairs on fixed plant, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement initiatives within a global brand.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Welding/Boilermaker is essential.
• Experience in Quarry/Mining/Concrete industry preferred.
• Fixed plant experience highly advantageous.
• Mechanical fitting experience preferred.
• Understanding of Australia guarding standards advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily fixed plant inspections and repair faults on the fixed plant and quarry.
• Ensure all plant and equipment operate within statutory requirements.
• Maintain adequate records and report all incidents.
• Advise on and implement improvements to maintenance tasks and plant performance.
• Maintain workshop stock levels to support scheduled/planned work.
• Assist with workshop housekeeping and maintain a clean and safe workshop environment (5S).

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and conscientious Maintenance Fitter/Welder to join our Eastern Region Country West team based at the Clarence Quarry, located within the Blue Mountains near Lithgow, NSW.

Your day will start at 5am and wrap up around 3pm, Monday to Friday, but there is overtime available, including Saturday work. This is a full-time position, and reports into the Quarry Manager.

Maintenance works may range from programmed maintenance schedules, shutdowns, reactive maintenance tasks, which will encompass fabrication, organisation of resources and supervising and conducting repairs.

This role will support and ensure work is done proficiently, within commercial time frames, and in adherence to Heidelberg Materials policies and directives.

In your new role, you will:

• Perform daily fixed plant inspections, identify & repair faults on the fixed plant and quarry

• Ensure all plant and equipment is operating well within the statutory requirements

• Ensure adequate records are maintained and report all incidents

• Advise on and implement improvements that can be made to maintenance tasks and processes or plant performance

• Ensure workshop stock levels of components and consumables are maintained to support the scheduled/planned work

• Assist with plant housekeeping activities, maintain a clean & safe workshop environment. (5S Housekeeping Standards)

This role is a great fit for you, if:

• You have Quarry / Mining / Concrete Industry experience (preferred)

• Fixed plant experience highly advantageous

• You have previous mechanical fitting experience (preferred)

• You have a trade qualification in Welding/Boilermaker or similar (essential)

• You have an understanding of Australia Guarding Standards (advantageous)

• You enjoy analysing and troubleshooting issues and problems and make informed decision on how best to move forward

• You enjoy working autonomously and enjoy variety in your work

• You maintain a continuous improvement mindset and hold a commitment to high standards of safety and compliance

What we offer:

• Competitive base hourly rate with additional overtime, allowances and penalties

• All Uniforms and PPE Provided

• Weekly pay cycle

• Rostered Day Off (RDO) accrual monthly with options to use them your way

• Ongoing career growth and development opportunities

• Be part of a highly recognised global brand name and growing organisation

Our Benefits

At Heidelberg Materials, we understand that your well-being and professional growth are essential. We offer a unique in-house benefits program where you can unlock endless savings for you and your family through our Material Benefits employee program. Take the pressure of home life with incredible discounts that truly make a difference.

You also receive access to the following:

• Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on technology, and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.

• Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, enabling you to unlock your full potential.

• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options, helping you cherish those precious moments with loved ones.

• Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.

• Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.

Heidelberg Materials is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and the LGBTQI+ community.