Mechanical Fitters - Approx $3,000 per week

Workfast; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Workfast is seeking qualified Plant Mechanics and Mechanical Fitters for a mining operation in Muswellbrook. You will work across fixed plant and heavy processing infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation of site equipment within a safety-first team environment.

The role focuses on heavy plant maintenance, fault-finding, and corrective actions, with a rotating 12-hour day/night roster and a commitment to zero-harm safety practices.

Qualifications

• Zero-harm safety practices are essential.
• Proactive teamwork to support maintenance.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy plant machinery.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps and gearboxes.
• Fault-finding and repairs on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Execute planned shutdown maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and report on equipment condition.

Skills

Zero-harm safety

Team oriented

Education

Australian recognised trade qualification (Mechanical Fitter)

Job description

Mechanical Fitters - Approx $3,000 per week

Role Type: Casual / Ongoing (Permanent Roster)
Roster:(Rotating 12-hour Day and Night Shifts)
5 on - 5 off / 4 on - 4 off

Workfast are seeking qualified Plant Mechanics & Mechanical Fitters to join our maintenance team at a mining operation in Muswellbrook.

The Role Working primarily across fixed plant and heavy processing infrastructure, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of site equipment. You will be working within a supportive team environment where safety and quality workmanship are the highest priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and repair heavy plant machinery

Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on heavy fixed plant equipment (conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, and gearboxes).

Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Execute planned shutdown maintenance and ensure minimal operational downtime.

Maintain accurate maintenance logs and report on equipment condition.

About You To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive, team-oriented tradesperson with a strong commitment to zero-harm safety practices.

Requirements:

Australian recognised Trade Qualification
(Mechanical Fitter ideally, or Heavy Plant / Heavy Vehicle Mechanics welcomed).

Coal Board Medical(order 45) MUST

Previous experience in heavy industry, mining, or fixed plant/mineral processing environments is highly regarded.

Current Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets (or willingness to obtain)

Valid Driver’s Licence.

Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment medical (Coal Board Medical) and regular drug & alcohol screening.

**MUST RESIDE WITHIN Approx 80km MAX from site (1 hour approx)
or willing to gain accomodation at own expense for fatigue management requirements

About us:

Workfast is a labour hire company working with some of Australia's largest and leading building companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfastembraces diversity and encourages applications from all people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988.