Mechanical Fitter
Core
Maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and overhaul of underground diesel mining equipment in a workshop setting.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical fitter (mining)
Builds
Underground diesel mining machinery (LHDs, auxiliary equipment)
Domain
Mining / Heavy Industrial
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Diesel engine repair, transmission/gearbox/differential repair, hydraulic system repair, fault-finding, component rebuilds, preventative maintenance, safety compliance
Preferred skills
EXDes Code experience, Underground Diesel OEM experience, Licensed ExDEs Workshop/CP/RP experience
Technologies
Diesel engines, transmissions, gearboxes, differentials, braking systems, steering systems, hydraulic components, torque converters, pumps, hydraulic cylinders
Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair underground mining 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; complete preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, inspections, and equipment testing; document repairs and maintenance activities.
Seniority
Experienced tradesperson