Structural Integrity Trade Assistant - Mining (FIFO)

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a safety-focused Trade Assistant - Structural Integrity to join our Structural Integrity team at Cloudbreak. You will support Fabricators, perform structural maintenance and remediation across fixed plant, and prepare areas for planned maintenance. FIFO roster 14D14R with ex-Perth options.

Previous mining or heavy industry experience preferred, with safety as a core priority. Working with maintenance professionals, you’ll help maintain conveyors and fixed-plant

Qualifications

• Previous Trade Assistant experience within mining, fixed plant, construction or heavy industry.
• Exposure to structural steel, fabrication or fixed plant maintenance highly regarded.
• Experience around conveyors, crushers, chutes and other mineral-processing infrastructure desirable.
• Confident using basic hand and power tools.
• High Risk Work Licences such as EWP, Working at Heights or Forklift advantageous.
• Strong commitment to safety and following established work procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
• Current Australian driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist Fabricators and tradespeople with structural maintenance and repair activities.
• Support structural remediation works across fixed plant and associated infrastructure.
• Prepare work areas, materials, equipment and tooling for planned maintenance activities.
• Assist with removal, installation and replacement of structural components.
• Perform basic grinding, cleaning and preparation of steel and structural components.
• Support safe lifting, rigging and material-handling activities within competency.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and work area safety.
• Follow Fortescue safety procedures, isolation requirements and safe work practices.

Skills

Trade Assistant experience

Structural steel exposure

Basic hand tools

Basic power tools

Safety compliance

Driver's license (Australia)

Job description

Fortescue is seeking a safety-focused Trade Assistant - Structural Integrity to join our Structural Integrity team at Cloudbreak. You will support Fabricators, perform structural maintenance and remediation across fixed plant, and prepare areas for planned maintenance. FIFO roster 14D14R with ex-Perth options.

Previous mining or heavy industry experience preferred, with safety as a core priority. Working with maintenance professionals, you’ll help maintain conveyors and fixed-plant