Mechanical Fitter

Macmahon; Telfer; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Retail discounts (homewares, outdoor,

Novated leases

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Job summary

Macmahon is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to provide safe and effective maintenance across the SX/EW plant and utilities at the Nifty Copper Complex in Western Australia. You will work within a skilled maintenance team delivering planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance to ensure plant reliability.

You will bring trade qualifications and strong experience in pumps, bearings and rotating equipment, plus fault-finding skills and CMMS familiarity to support continuous improvement and safe

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with industrial/mining plant experience.
• Experience with pumps, bearings, piping and rotating equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on SX/EW plant and utilities.
• Inspect and repair fixed plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Respond to breakdowns and return equipment to service promptly.
• Support shutdowns and major maintenance activities.
• Complete maintenance documentation and records in Pronto.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning and Engineering teams.
• Work in compliance with site safety standards and isolations.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Pumps & rotating equipment

Troubleshooting & fault finding

Rigging/Alignment

Safety conscious

Autonomous worker

Education

Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification

Tools

Pronto CMMS

Job description

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At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.

Surface Mining Australia, Macmahon's largest operating company, delivers high-quality open-cut mining solutions across Australia, driven by operational excellence, strong safety performance, and deep industry expertise. Our people are the backbone of our capability, enabling us to partner closely with clients to sustainably deliver value every day.

Our maintenance teams take pride in keeping our sites operating safely and efficiently. You’ll work with skilled people, who look out for each other and take pride in doing the job right. Together, we keep our fleet safe and reliable.

About the Role

Provide safe and effective mechanical maintenance across the SX/EW plant and utilities to support reliable plant operation and equipment availability. Working within a skilled maintenance team, you will perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the processing plant

Role Details and Benefits

• Location: Nifty Copper Complex
• Roster: 8/6
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
  • Novated leases
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across the SX/EW plant and utility systems.
• Inspect, fault-find and repair fixed plant equipment to maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and identify defects before they impact production.
• Respond to breakdowns and return equipment to service safely and efficiently.
• Support shutdowns, major maintenance activities and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Complete maintenance documentation and maintain accurate records in Pronto.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Planning and Engineering teams.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site safety standards, procedures and isolations.

What You’ll Bring

• Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification
• Experience in industrial or process plant maintenance
• Strong experience with pumps, bearings, piping and rotating equipment
• Sound mechanical troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
• Experience with acid/chemical systems, SX/EW or hydrometallurgical plants highly regarded
• Alignment, rigging/dogging and condition monitoring experience desirable
• Pronto or similar CMMS experience desirable
• Strong team player with the ability to work autonomously when required
• Commitment to safe work practices and high-quality workmanship
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Proven commitment to safety and operational excellence

Why Macmahon?

• Be part of a quality team that’s built to last. Our culture is grounded in respect, teamwork and real mateship
• Opportunities to grow your skills and progress your career. Learn from people who know their stuff and want to see you succeed