About the role
Our client, a leading quarrying company in Australia, requires 4 Mechanical Fitters to be based at 2 Quarry Sites in Central Victoria, Australia.
The successful candidate must have previous experience working in a quarry environment on fixed crushers and screens, strong work ethic whilst maintaining a high focus on safety and compliance.
- Working Hours: 40 hours + Overtime & Penalties
Duties & responsibilities
- Carrying out strip assessment and inspections on crushers and crusher assemblies.
- Rebuilding crusher components.
- Test running rebuild assemblies.
- Chute and plate maintenance
- Screen maintenance.
- Skirt replacement and adjustment.
- Roller inspections and replacements
- Pully refurbishments and replacements
- Belt Cleaner maintenance; installations and upgrades of scrapers
- Change Bearings & Implement continuous improvement of mechanical equipment and systems.
- Identifying parts for replacement repairs and completing reports.
- Preparing parts for inspection and assembly.
- Ensuring that the sites fixed, and mobile plant mechanical systems are maintained to meet operational requirements and all relevant Australian and Statutory Standards
- Ensure all mechanical-related information such as procedures, and prestart inspections are routinely reviewed/completed and up to date.
- Provide after-hour support for breakdown repairs.
- Assist with the coordination of external contractors.
- Afternoon and night shift requirements.
- Adhoc duties that arise.
The ideal candidate for this role would possess the following attributes and or qualifications:
- Experience in Jaw, Cone & Impactors crushers
- Knowledge of electrical circuits for fault finding
- Knowledge of Mig Welding, Arc Welding and Oxy Acetylene Cutting
- Trade Qualifications in mechanical fitting and or Boiler Maker
- Proven experience in operating quarry equipment including crusher, conveyors, and screens.
- Valid Drivers Licence
- Confined Space
- Working at Heights training
- Any Elevated Work Platform/Dogging/Rigging tickets would be highly regarded
- Lock out Tag out (LOTO)
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously and in a team
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude towards the job.
Salary and Benefits
- Attractive full-time hourly rate and penalty rates (dependant on the candidates’ experience).
- Ongoing hours including weekend work to meet operational requirements.
- Long-term career path with internal or cross-functional development opportunities.
- Company provided PPE and Uniform.
- 482 (TSS) Visa Sponsorship for International Applicants
482 Visa (TSS) Sponsorship
Whilst our client’s preference would be to hire either locally based Australian or New Zealand Citizens, or those International Candidates already holding a Permanent Residency Visa, our client additionally is a registered sponsor of International Workers under the 482 Visa Program.
If you would like to be considered under a 482 Sponsorship you will require the following under Department of Home Affairs Immigration Requirements: –
- Hold a Recognised International Trade Qualification in Mechanical Fitting Fixed Plant (Red Seal, City and Guilds, FETAC etc)
- To Hold, or be able to pass a Cert III Trade Assessment (Vetassess or other recognised body) for the Visa application
- Hold an IELTS or PTE English Test Certificate (5.0 Minimum in all 4 sections), or be a citizen of UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, or New Zealand, or to have been taught in English for at least 5 years at secondary or tertiary education
- Be in a financial position to support your application, and associated costs
- Be able to move to Australia as soon as your Visa is granted (preferred)
If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as it is anticipated that demand will be high.
Reference ID: MN744
Please forward your CV and Cover Letter as soon as possible
Please accept our thanks for your effort in applying and we ask for your understanding in that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.