Mechanical Fitter

Weir Minerals Australia Limited; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Global inclusion networks

Wellness support

Study support

Job summary

Weir Minerals Australia Limited seeks a Mechanical Fitter for onsite service in Beresfield, NSW. The role involves performing maintenance and repairs on pumps and heavy industrial equipment, with a focus on safety and quality.

Applicants should have a Cert III in Mechanical Engineering and proven experience in workshop or onsite environments. Benefits include competitive pay, career development, and wellness support. Join us in driving sustainable solutions for the mining industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in workshop or onsite environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals for pump maintenance.
• Valid manual driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform rebuilds and overhauls on multiple styles of pumps.
• Conduct daily maintenance troubleshooting and repairs on critical equipment.
• Complete repairs in line with the Service Centre Quality Manual.

Skills

Mechanics

Technical drawing interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Cert III in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pumps

Heavy industrial mining equipment

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Weir Group Beresfield, NSW Onsite/Field Service

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

• Pump Maintenance & Repair: Perform rebuilds and overhauls on multiple styles of pumps, including stripping pumps from drawings/manuals, measuring, reassembly, balancing, calculating tolerances, pressure testing, and completing final inspection reports.
• Field Service & Workshop Support: Work predominantly in Sydney, Hunter Valley, and Central West areas, providing field service with workshop backup. Manage 2-3 site shutdown projects per month requiring travel and multiple days away.
• Quality & Documentation: Complete repairs in line with the Service Centre Quality Manual. Document wear, corrosion, and faults with photos to support condition assessments and generate detailed inspection reports.
• Continuous Improvement: Make recommendations for improvements to current products, services and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Daily Operations: Conduct daily maintenance troubleshooting and repairs on critical equipment such as pumps, crushers, valves, and conveyors to ensure minimal downtime.
• Travel Requirements: Regular travel to various sites with allowances provided; flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• 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:

• Cert III in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in workshop or onsite environments
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals for pump maintenance
• Manual driver’s license

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience working on pumps or heavy industrial mining equipment
• High Risk Forklift ticket
• Overhead crane and doggers ticket
• Well-developed written and verbal communication 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

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We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge - but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.