Workshop Hd Fitters

Vault Minerals; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Novated leasing

Referral incentives

Job summary

Vault Minerals seeks an experienced Workshop/Breakdown Fitter to join the Deflector Mobile Maintenance team. You will perform routine servicing, inspections, and repairs on heavy machinery in underground and workshop settings, diagnose faults, and return assets to service safely and efficiently.

This role offers an 8:6, 7:7 or 15:13 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton, with day and night shifts. Attractive bonus incentives and novated leasing options are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter with relevant certs.
• Experience with heavy mining equipment and ability to read manuals/drawings.
• Safe work practices and maintenance ethics essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing, inspections, and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out corrective action in a timely manner.
• Dismantle, assess, repair, and reassemble engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and other components.
• Use diagnostic tools and OEM software to troubleshoot issues.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and drivetrain issues on heavy mobile equipment.
• Maintain accurate service records and comply with WHS requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with supervisors and join changeover meetings.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Heavy diesel fitter

Maintenance planning

Read drawings

Education

Cert III Mobile Plant Technology

Trade certificate – Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter

Tools

OEM diagnostics software

Job description

• 8:6 7:7 / 15:13 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton (Day/Night shifts)
• Attractive bonus incentive scheme, specific to Deflector Mobile Maintenance team
• Work with a well-established Gold Mining providing full time employment

We are seeking experienced Workshop/Breakdown Fitter's to join our Mobile Maintenance team at Deflector.

• Vault Minerals is a dynamic and cohesive company born from a merger between Red 5 Limited and Silverlake Resources, uniting our shared vision for the future. With our base in Australia, Vault Minerals is now strategically positioned to unlock greater value, expand our operations, and execute our strategy of providing larger, longer-life, and lower-cost gold production.

Deflector Operation

consists of two high-grade, narrow vein Gold/Copper mines, located 160 km east of Geraldton. The ore is contained in a series of structurally complex lodes, namely the Deflector and Deflector Southwest deposits.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Workshop/Breakdown Fitter is responsible for carrying out maintenance, PM servicing, repairs, unplanned equipment failures, and diagnostics on heavy machinery and equipment in an underground & workshop environment. This role ensures timely diagnosis, repair & return to service of heavy plant and equipment to minimise downtime. All mechanical work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company and regulatory standards.

This position will be offered on an 8:6, 7:7 or 15:13 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton, including both day and night shifts.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary and an attractive bonus incentive scheme, specific to Deflector Mobile Maintenance team.
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice options
• Referral bonus incentives - bring your mates along

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Perform routine servicing, inspections, and repairs on a variety of heavy equipment, including earthmoving machinery, trucks, and ancillary equipment
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out corrective action in a timely and effective manner
• Dismantle, assess, repair, and reassemble engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and other mechanical components
• Use diagnostic tools and OEM software to troubleshoot issues
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and drivetrain issues on heavy mobile equipment
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records in line with company procedures
• Adhere to all workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, ensuring safe working practices at all times
• Maintain a clean and organised workshop environment
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to coordinate maintenance schedules and priorities
• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory and tools
• Provide input on improvements to maintenance procedures and workshop efficiency
• Attend and actively participate in shift change meetings and provide accurate handover notes
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement and cost savings
• Assist with other workshop tasks as directed by the supervisor

About You

• Trade qualified Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter (Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology or equivalent)
• Our fleet will consist of Sandvik jumbos and longhole drills, Epiroc underground trucks, CAT boggers and graders, and a Volvo IT loader.
• Proven experience working in a workshop-based mechanical role
• Sound diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Familiarity with a range of heavy machinery (e.g. Eproc, Sandvik, Caterpillar, Normet)
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and drawings
• Basic electrical and auto-electrical fault identification (advantageous)
• Basic welding and fabrication skills (desirable)
• WA Manual Driver’s Licence (C-Class)
• HRW Licence – Forklift
• Working at Heights
• Dangerous good security card
• Confined Space

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen, and a National Police Clearance.

Vault Minerals kindly requests that agencies do not send unsolicited resumes unless specifically invited to do so.