Underground HD Fitters | Drill Fitters
Core
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic faults on underground hard-rock mining mobile plant including drills, loaders, and trucks.
Role type
Senior IC heavy mechanical fitter (underground mining)
Builds
Maintains fleet availability for underground hard-rock mining operations
Domain
Mining (underground hard-rock)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
fault diagnosis, mechanical repair, hydraulic system repair, electrical system repair, pneumatic system repair, equipment inspection, component replacement, hydraulic schematic interpretation, preventative maintenance, breakdown repair
Preferred skills
Sandvik equipment experience, Epiroc equipment experience, CAT equipment experience, automotive air-conditioning licence, HR licence, OEM training
Technologies
Sandvik DD421, DD422i, DL422i, DL432i, LH517i, LH621i, TH551i, TH663i; Epiroc Boomer, Simba, Scooptram, Minetruck; CAT R2900, AD-series
Responsibilities
Complete scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance; Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic faults; Maintain underground development jumbos, production drills, boggers, trucks, and ancillary equipment; Carry out component replacements, equipment inspections, and major repairs; Interpret hydraulic schematics, technical drawings, and OEM service information; Work closely with maintenance and operational teams to minimize downtime; Complete maintenance documentation
Seniority
Mid-level trade professional (3-5+ years post-trade experience)