Mining Fixed Plant Fitter – Day/Night Shifts

Metro Mining Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Mining Limited operates the Bauxite Hills Mine and seeks a Shift Fixed Plant Fitter to maintain fixed plant machinery, including screens, crushers and the barge loading facility. The role requires a Cert III in Mechanical Trade, strong diagnostic abilities and a commitment to safety.

The roster includes 15 days on, 13 days off, across day and night shifts. You will work within a multi-disciplinary maintenance team, perform inspections, servicing and repairs to schedule, and assist with

Qualifications

• Cert III Engineering - Mechanical Trade requirement.
• HR Driver's Licence or equivalent.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand plans, diagrams and specifications.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed plant machinery (screens, crushers, conveyors) to schedule; inspections, servicing and repairs.
• Assist maintenance team and work as part of a larger crew.
• Support diesel fitters with mobile plant maintenance when required.
• Implement Safe Work Procedures and risk assessments; ensure HSE compliance.
• Document daily checks, timesheets and run sheets in a timely manner.
• Adhere to Metro Mining Values and Code of Conduct.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Reading plans/diagrams

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Cert III Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metro Mining Limited operates the Bauxite Hills Mine and seeks a Shift Fixed Plant Fitter to maintain fixed plant machinery, including screens, crushers and the barge loading facility. The role requires a Cert III in Mechanical Trade, strong diagnostic abilities and a commitment to safety.

The roster includes 15 days on, 13 days off, across day and night shifts. You will work within a multi-disciplinary maintenance team, perform inspections, servicing and repairs to schedule, and assist with