Fitter

Mechanical Mobile Equipment Fitter
Processing, Isa Surface operations – Mobile Equipment Fitter
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 43004

Mount Isa Mines are currently advertising a Mechanical Mobile Equipment Fitter vacancy that exists in the Isa Surface Operation Tailings Team. This position will be residentially based, working 7 days on 7 days off, day Shift only Roster.

Mount Isa
For 100 years, Mount Isa has been a thriving city, acting as the hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. The city offers an array of leisure activities, from dining and cinema to outdoor adventures like fishing and camping. With Mount Isa Mines, you get the best of both worlds – a thriving career and a fulfilling lifestyle.

Mount Isa Mines
Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate two mining and processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society.
At Mount Isa Mines, we believe in our people. We cultivate an environment of professionalism, ownership, and innovation while prioritizing safety and well-being. Our employee rewards program, superannuation, and commitment to professional development set us apart. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au.

The Role
We are seeking Expressions of Interest from Mechanical Maintainers who are experience in maintaining diesel pumps, mobile crushers and screening plants in a processing environment.
This role will see you become an integral part of the operational teams responsible for servicing and Maintaining the Mount Isa Tailings Pond Dewatering pumps, crushing and screening plants on 7 days on 7 days off, roster based in Mount Isa.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisors, you will be responsible for ensuring our operational requirements are met to site standards of efficiency, quality, and safety.

The candidate will be responsible for:

Provision of a safe and reliable Pumping Systems through the execution of mechanical fault finding, breakdown repairs, planned and opportune maintenance.
Preventative and corrective maintenance for the tailings pumping assets, crushing plants and other mobile equipment.
Supporting the tailings surface operations team with equipment diagnosing and repairs to the fleet as required,
Conduct routine inspections of assets and determine repair action when required.
Maintain a high level of safety awareness and comply with company policies and procedures.
Utilize SAP to ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded, assigned correctly, and completed to the relevant standard / specification.
Participating in continuous improvement projects – increasing safety whilst reducing risk and cost

Applicants should have the following qualifications

Trade qualification – Fitter (Mechanical) essential
Current manual driver’s license (MR/HR would be advantage)
Experience within mining/heavy industry environment
Sound computer skill’s
A demonstrated commitment to safety
A self-motivated attitude and enjoy working in small yet highly productive team.
The capacity to manage different tasks as they arise daily.
Current Forklift ticket
Current Dogger ticket
Current LBG crane ticket
Current EWP ticket
Training and upskilling including – Rigging/Dogging, Elevated Work Platforms, Overhead Cranes and Forklift

Benefits provided by Glencore for the chosen applicant for this role:

Competitive Remuneration packaged with 12% superannuation.
Paid relocation inclusive of 12 weeks furnished transit accommodation.
Benefits program including discounts with Health Insurance providers, online and in-store discounts through Glencore Rewards, salary sacrificing vehicles, Employee Referral Program and Recognition and Reward programs;
Extensive professional development opportunities with leadership development programs, ambassador Programs and unrivalled career opportunities
$10K Sign on Bonus (subject to eligibility)

Applications Close:
8am, Tuesday, 4th November 2025