Weipa Shutdown Crew: Boilermakers, Fitters & Crane Ops

Engineering Trades Australia; Weipa Town; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights provided

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Engineering Trades Australia is conducting a shutdown staffing event at Rio Tinto's Amrun Bauxite Processing Plant, Weipa, QLD. Short-term roles from 31 October to 6 November 2026 include Boilermakers, Fitters, Open Crane Operators, and Riggers.

Flights, accommodation and meals provided; HRWL, White Card, and medicals are mandatory. Applicants must have current trade qualifications, valid licences (HR for crane operators), and the ability to complete site onboarding.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications relevant to the listed trades.
• Current HRWL where applicable.
• Construction White Card is mandatory.
• MMQ medical or Queensland Coal Board Medical required.
• Evidence of current medical clearance must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform SMP and mechanical maintenance tasks as part of shutdown.
• Carry out fault finding and repairs on mechanical systems.
• Maintain conveyors, crushers, and stacking/reclaiming equipment.
• Participate in general shutdown activities across the processing plant.

Skills

Boilermaker

Crane Operator

Rigger

Fitter

Trade qualifications

Tools

HR Licence

HRWL

White Card

MMQ medical

Job description

Engineering Trades Australia is conducting a shutdown staffing event at Rio Tinto's Amrun Bauxite Processing Plant, Weipa, QLD. Short-term roles from 31 October to 6 November 2026 include Boilermakers, Fitters, Open Crane Operators, and Riggers.

Flights, accommodation and meals provided; HRWL, White Card, and medicals are mandatory. Applicants must have current trade qualifications, valid licences (HR for crane operators), and the ability to complete site onboarding.