Fitter

Job highlights
  • Residential mining opportunity
  • Mount Isa,Queensland, Australia
  • Generous relocation package including signon bonus (conditions apply)
Job ID 104708 Closing date 16/03/2026 Last Updated 02/03/2026
Fitter
QLD Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Copper Smelter  
Mount Isa, QLD
Ref. No. 104708

Glencore Mount  Isa Mines is currently seeking to fill current vacancy that exists for a Fixed Plant Fitter within our Copper Smelter department. 
Mount Isa 
Mount Isa is a thriving city acting as a hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland.  Mount Isa Mines attracts the best people from all over Australia and the world who are drawn to working for a high-calibre mining operation with the added benefit of a comfortable residential-based work arrangement.

We believe in the value of our people and our approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well-being.  We offer excellent remuneration package and benefits above market superannuation, and significant professional development opportunities. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au

Our people return home every day and enjoy a thriving town of 23,000 people. You will always have something to do, go to restaurants, movies, join a gym and sporting activities, play golf, as well as fishing and camping and activities at the lake.

The Role 
A vacancy currently exists within the Copper Smelter Maintenance team for a Fixed Plant Fitter. Reporting to the Supervisor – Mechanical Maintenance, you will provide effective maintenance in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner to ensure that production and statutory requirements are met. This is an excellent opportunity to further your experience and develop your technical skills and industry knowledge. This position is residentially based in Mount Isa and will require you to work a Monday to Friday roster, 48 hour week.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for: 
  • Repair and maintenance of fixed plant within the Copper Smelter
  • High and safe quality of work conducted and maintained
  • Carry out routine maintenance Enter Notifications when issues found
  • Complete Slams and JSEA’s for each task
  • Helping develop and follow maintenance schedules
You will have the following skillset and attributes:
  • Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter
  • Ability to think logically and to solve problems when required
  • Flexible in terms of rosters and possible changes to rosters when required as per business needs
  • Previous mining or heavy industry experience will be highly regarded
  • Pumps rebuilds
  • Coupling alignments
  • Crushing and conveying experience
  • Over Head crane services and repairs
  • Cooling tower maintenance and heat exchangers
  • Basic computer skills
  • S123 highly regarded but not essential                                            
Applications Close: Monday 8.00am 16 March 2026