UNDERGROUND FITTER – WA | MINING & DRILLING OPERATIONS

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Accommodation provided

Flights provided

Permanent full-time role

Job summary

HMR is seeking an experienced Underground Drill Fitter to join our Western Australia maintenance team. You will maintain, service, and repair drill rigs used in underground operations, ensuring safe, reliable and productive performance.

Trade-qualified Heavy Duty/Plant/Diesel fitters with experience on drill rigs or heavy mining equipment are preferred. You will pass pre-employment medical and screening, hold a current manual licence and participate in an 8/6 roster with FIFO from Perth.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified fitter with relevant mechanical experience.
• Experience on drill rigs or heavy mining equipment preferred.
• Pass pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screening.
• Police clearance within 12 months and a manual driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair drill rigs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic faults.
• Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance.
• Support field crews and respond to breakdowns as required.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site standards.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.

Skills

Drill rigs experience

Mechanical knowledge

Safety oriented

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Duty Mechanic

Job description

UNDERGROUND FITTER – WA | MINING & DRILLING OPERATIONS

About HMR

HMR is a leading national mining contractor providing drilling, mining, and raiseboring services across Australia.

Established in 2008, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes. With over 30 years of combined industry experience and operations in Kalgoorlie, WA and Orange, NSW, HMR delivers fully integrated, turnkey mining and drilling solutions to clients nationwide.

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking experienced Underground Drill Fitters to join our maintenance team supporting drilling operations across Western Australia.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are looking for trade-qualified Fitter to join our maintenance team supporting underground drilling operations in Western Australia. You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing drill rigs to ensure safe, reliable, and productive operations.

KEY DETAILS

• 8/6 or 2/2 roster (day shift only), back-to-back rotations
• FIFO from Perth & all major cities
• Meals, accommodation, and flights fully covered
• Permanent full-time positions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service, maintain, and repair drill rigs
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic faults
• Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance
• Support field crews and respond to breakdowns when required
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site standards
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation

About You … REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Trade qualification as Heavy Duty Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, Diesel Fitter, Mechanical Fitter (or similar)
• Experience working on drill rigs or heavy mining equipment (preferred)
• Pass pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screening
• Police clearance within 12 months
• Manual Driver’s Licence

Why Join HMR?

• Permanent full-time roles
• Work with new Epiroc Smart 6 mobile drill rigs & UDR surface rigs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
• Be valued as more than just a number

At HMR, our values guide everything we do, ensuring a safe and rewarding work environment.

SERVICE: We respond quickly and deliver on our promises.

RESPECT: We care for our people and communities and act with honesty.

RESULTS: We exceed expectations and set industry standards