Underground Drill Fitter — FIFO/Local at Snowy River Mine

Macmahon; Reefton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation allowance provided for当地

Flights, transport and accommodation (

Competitive remuneration package

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 alongside a skilled and supportive team, you'll contribute your expertise while continuing to develop your skills in a high-performing underground mining environment.

Qualifications

• Mobile Plant Trade Qualification (Cert III or equivalent) required.
• Experience maintaining and repairing underground mining equipment (Sandvik fleet preferred).
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across heavy mobile equipment.
• Experience managing maintenance records and reporting systems.

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.

Skills

Underground mining equipment

Diagnostic and fault-finding

Maintenance records

NZ/AU driver's licence

Education

Mobile Plant Trade Qualification (Cert III or equivalent)

Tools

Sandvik drill rigs

Job description

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 alongside a skilled and supportive team, you'll contribute your expertise while continuing to develop your skills in a high-performing underground mining environment.