HD Mechanic / Drill Fitter

Macmahon is a leading Australian company delivering an end-to-end service offering to clients throughout Australia and South East Asia. For over 60 years, Macmahon has been delivering a comprehensive range of surface mining, underground mining, and engineering services to the resources sector, Macmahon offers great opportunities for a diverse and exciting career in mining.

Due to expansion, Macmahon is currently seeking experienced HD Mechanic Fitters and Drill Fitters to provide maintenance labour support to Macmahons surface and underground mining operations across various sites throughout Australia.

The Macmahon site-based teams are composed of experienced tradespeople who are able to provide immediate technical support to any Macmahon operation as required. This position is suited to a tradesperson who is technically experienced, confident in their abilities and excited by the prospect of a new challenge every day.

Skills and Experience:

  • An Australian recognised Trade Certificate
  • Proven experience with a variety of Heavy Earthmoving Machinery, including dump trucks, wheel loaders, dozers, excavators and graders
  • Proven experience with a variety of MEM manufacturers including CAT, Hitachi, Liebherr
  • Proven experience with a variety of Drills including CAT, Sandvik, Atlas Copco and Epiroc
  • A dedicated commitment to safety and quality assurance
  • Exceptional diagnostic and troubleshooting / interpretive skills
  • Previous experience in the mining industry either underground or surface operations
  • An appropriate level of fitness for the demands of the role

About the rosters:

  • 7:7, 2:1 or 2:2 rosters on offer
  • FIFO and DIDO options available
  • Limited residential options available

Benefits:

  • Highly competitive remuneration
  • Site and business-related bonuses
  • Flexibility in working arrangements
  • Opportunities to upskill with a registered RTO
  • Internal post trade training opportunities
  • Dedicated lifestyle, financial and mental health support

As a part of the recruitment process for this role you are required to complete a pre-employment medical, inclusive of drug and alcohol screening and completion of criminal history and qualification checks. Additionally, you will be required to provide proof of working rights in Australia, i.e. a copy of your valid Australian passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate or current visa grant notification.

Macmahon offers our people the ability to work in diverse roles, in different locations and realise new opportunities within the Company over time. We are focused on ensuring our people can be involved in the future of the business and look for new opportunities for people to grow and develop. Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.