Workshop Crusher Fitter

OPS; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Mineral Processing Solutions (MPS), a subsidiary of OPS Group, is seeking an experienced crusher fitter/boilermaker for our Goodna, QLD workshop. You will lead a workshop team, perform maintenance and repairs on crushing and screening equipment, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will diagnose mechanical and hydraulic systems, coordinate daily activities, and stay hands-on with fitting and fabrication.

Qualifications

• Experience on crushers/crushing equipment is essential.
• Leading Hand or team leadership experience preferred.
• Basic boilermaking, welding or fabrication skills.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and support others in a busy workshop.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and overhaul crushing and screening equipment.
• Provide practical direction to workshop team.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems by reading specs and testing.
• Coordinate daily workshop activities with the team.
• Perform general fitting, fabrication and boilermaking tasks.
• Prepare technical reports on equipment condition.
• Work closely with the workshop team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Crusher fitter

Boilermaker

Leading Hand

Mechanical fault-finding

Welding

Job description

We are seeking an experienced crusher fitter / boilermaker to join our team with a background in crushing equipment and a natural ability to lead others on the workshop floor to join our team in Goodna, QLD.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys getting on the tools, has some Leading Hand experience and is confident working on crushing and screening equipment. You'll play an important role in supporting workshop operations, maintaining equipment and helping guide the team to get the job done safely and efficiently.

The Opportunity

Working from our Goodna workshop, you'll be involved in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of crushing and screening equipment, while providing practical support and direction to other workshop team members.

Key responsibilities include:

Maintenance, repairs, service, pre-deliveries and troubleshooting on a range of mobile & stationary equipment, in line with OEM standards.

Diagnose, fault find and conduct maintenance and repairs to mechanical and hydraulic systems by reading and interpreting technical information, testing pressures and flows, procedures, manuals and applying technical aptitude.

Assist with coordinating daily workshop activities and guiding team members.

Perform general fitting, fabrication and basic boilermaking tasks as required.

Prepare technical reports pertaining to condition of equipment, identifying all remedial works required

Work closely with the workshop team to meet operational deadlines.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience working on crushers and crushing equipment – essential.

Some previous Leading Hand or team leadership experience.

Basic boilermaking, welding or fabrication experience.

Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and support others in a busy workshop.

Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.

Current driver's licence.

What's on Offer?

Up to $55.00 / hour base rate plus overtime, depending on experience

Permanent, full-time position based in Goodna, QLD.

Monday to Friday, 6:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Opportunity to utilise your leadership skills while remaining hands-on.

Work with a well-established business specialising in crushing and screening equipment.

Supportive team environment with varied and interesting mechanical work.

Who We Are

Mineral Processing Solutions (MPS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of OPS Group, which has been supplying and servicing equipment for the mining, quarrying, crushing, screening, construction and earthmoving industries since 1989.

MPS is the exclusive national dealer for a range of leading OEM brands. We back every machine with 24/7 maintenance and parts support from our aftermarket facilities in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Newcastle and Perth.