Drill Fitter

Macmahon; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation allowance

Flights and transport provided forFIFO

Job summary

Macmahon New Zealand is seeking experienced Drill Fitters to join the Snowy River Gold Mine Project near Reefton on New Zealand’s South Island. In this hands-on role, you will perform maintenance, repairs and diagnostics on a fleet of brand-new underground Sandvik drill rigs.

Working with a skilled team, you'll contribute your expertise while developing your skills in a high-performing underground mining environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification for mobile plants (Cert III or equivalent).
• Experience with underground mining machinery preferred.
• Ability to diagnose faults on heavy mobile equipment.
• Experience managing maintenance records and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, repairs and servicing on Sandvik drill rigs.
• Maintain OEM standards and site procedures.
• Support reliability, availability and safety performance.
• Collaborate with production and planning for maintenance.
• Promote safety culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Underground equipment

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance records

NZ/AU driver license

Education

Mobile Plant Trade Certification (Cert III or NZ/AU)

Tools

Sandvik drill rigs

Job description

Together. Works.
At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.
Macmahon has more than 30 years’ experience as a leading underground mining contractor. With an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, our underground mining team applies a strong safety culture to all aspects of operations.
Our maintenance teams take pride in keeping our sites operating safely and efficiently. You’ll work with skilled people, who look out for each other and take pride in doing the job right. Together, we keep our fleet safe and reliable.

Role Details

• Location: Snowy River Gold Mine Project – Reefton, New Zealand’s South Island
• Roster: 7:7 (Local) or 14:14 (FIFO)
• Accommodation allowance provided for local personnel
• Flights, transport and accommodation provided for FIFO personnel
• Competitive remuneration package

About the Role

Macmahon New Zealand is seeking experienced Drill Fitters to join our team at the Snowy River Gold Mine Project near Reefton on New Zealand’s South Island.
In this hands-on role, you will perform maintenance, repairs and diagnostics on a fleet of primarily brand-new underground Sandvik drill rigs. Working alongside a skilled and supportive team, you'll contribute your expertise while continuing to develop your skills in a high-performing underground mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, repairs and preventative maintenance on underground Sandvik drill rigs.
• Complete servicing and maintenance to OEM standards and site procedures.
• Support equipment reliability, availability and safe operating performance.
• Collaborate with production and planning teams to safely execute maintenance activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Australian or New Zealand recognised Mobile Plant Trade Qualification (Cert III or equivalent).
• Experience maintaining and repairing underground mining equipment, ideally Sandvik fleet.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across heavy mobile equipment.
• Experience managing maintenance records and reporting systems.
• Valid unrestricted manual New Zealand Class 1 or Australian C Class Driver's Licence (essential).

Why Macmahon?

• Be part of a quality team that’s built to last. Our culture is grounded in respect, teamwork and real mateship.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and progress your career. Learn from people who know their stuff and want to see you succeed.

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