Mechanical Fitter
Alfabs
via alfabs.breezy.hr
- Location
- New South Wales
- Type
- Casual
- Salary
- $44.65 – $48 an hour
About the role
MECHANICAL FITTERS – MINING WORKSHOP
Flexible Rosters | Casual & Permanent Opportunities | Kurri Kurri NSW
Join the Alfabs Mining Team!
Rates: $51.00 to $54.00 per hour
Are you an experienced Heavy Diesel Fitter or Mechanical Fitter looking for a workshop-based role with great earning potential, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work on underground mining equipment?
Alfabs Mining is expanding its workshop team in Kurri Kurri, and we're looking for skilled tradespeople to join us!
Whether you're seeking the stability of permanent employment or the flexibility of casual work, we have opportunities available for experienced fitters who take pride in their workmanship and enjoy tackling mechanical challenges.
What's on Offer?
- Casual and permanent employment opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements – choose between 4 x 10-hour shifts or 5 x 8-hour shifts, plus overtime
- Monday to Friday, day shift – enjoy your weekends!
- Overtime opportunities to boost your earning potential
- Workshop-based role at Kurri Kurri – no FIFO required
- Work underground diesel mining machinery
- Join an established, industry-leading business with a strong commitment to safety, quality and its people
- About the Role
Working within our Mining Workshop, you'll be responsible for the maintenance, diagnostics, repair and overhaul of underground mining equipment, ensuring machinery is maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability and performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Diagnose, repair and maintain underground mining equipment, including LHDs, and auxiliary equipment.
- Fault-find and repair diesel engines, transmissions, gearboxes, differentials, braking and steering systems and hydraulic components.
- Undertake major component change-outs, rebuilds and overhauls, including engines, torque converters, pumps and hydraulic cylinders.
- Complete preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, inspections and equipment testing.
- Accurately document repairs, maintenance activities and testing outcomes.
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality and workmanship.
What We're Looking For
- Trade qualification – Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing underground diesel machinery.
- Strong mechanical, hydraulic and diagnostic fault-finding capabilities.
- Experience undertaking component rebuilds and major mechanical overhauls.
- EXDes Code experience – highly desirable.
- Underground Diesel OEM experience – desirable.
- Licensed ExDEs Workshop or CP experience or RP experience – desirable.
- A proactive approach to safety, teamwork and quality workmanship.
Why Alfabs?
At Alfabs, we're proud of our people and the work we deliver across the mining and engineering industries.
You'll be joining an experienced team where your technical skills are valued, your contribution makes a difference, and you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging equipment in a supportive workshop environment.
Ready for your next opportunity?
If you're an experienced Diesel Fitter or Mechanical Fitter looking for competitive pay, flexible hours and a great team environment, we want to hear from you!
Apply Now and become part of the industry renowned Alfabs Mining team!
via alfabs.breezy.hr
