Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter

RioTinto; Launceston; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining company seeks a Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter for its Bell Bay Aluminium operations. This permanent full-time role emphasizes safety and offers opportunities for career development in a supportive environment. The position requires a trade qualification and strong problem-solving skills, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Attractive share ownership plan

Company-provided insurance cover

Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options

Leave for all of life’s reasons

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an industrial environment is highly regarded.
• Current C class driver's licence required.
• Other mechanical licenses are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Join the Asset Management team at Bell Bay Aluminium.
• Ensure safety and well-being during maintenance tasks.
• Work in a structured 4-day work week.

Skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Commitment to safety

Education

Trade qualification (Mechanical/Boilermaker)

Tools

Mechanical licenses (e.g., Rigging, Advanced hydraulics)

Job description

Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter

• Permanent full-time opportunity - Bell Bay, Tasmania

• Join a team where diversity of thought and new ways of thinking are valued

• Personal ongoing training and development to further your career with us

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We have an opportunity for a trade qualified Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter to join our Asset Management team at Bell Bay Aluminium.

This is a great opportunity to work as part of a well-established maintenance environment and use your already acquired skills. We care about inclusion and diversity, and we are looking for people who are interested in continuing their career development. Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to the Crew Leader, you have a rare opportunity to join our day work Metal Products and Carbon Maintenance team. Our day work is structured as 4 X 10.5hr days working Monday to Thursday, giving you the opportunity to balance your work and other commitments.

What you’ll bring

Previous experience working within an industrial environment is highly regarded; however, to be successful in this role, you will have:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Trade qualification (Mechanical/Boilermaker)

• Strong problem-solving capabilities

• Current C class driver’s licence

• Other Mechanical licenses would be an advantage (e.g., Rigging, Advanced hydraulics)

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. There are many opportunities to learn, grow, and do more than you ever thought possible.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive program

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidized private health insurance for employees and immediate family

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Company-provided insurance cover

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world’s most widely used metals.

Our Bell Bay Aluminium Smelter began operating in 1955 and holds a unique place in Tasmanian and Australian history as the first aluminium smelter in the Southern Hemisphere. Based approximately 50 kilometres from Launceston in Northern Tasmania, the smelter produces primary aluminium products.

We have a long and proud history in Tasmania of supporting our community and are committed to building enduring relationships built on mutual respect, collaboration, and genuine partnership.

You can learn more here: https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social, and governance standards. We focus on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations, and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected, and that diverse perspectives are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.