Mechanical Fitters
Core
Assembly, overhaul, refurbishment, and repair of underground mining equipment and longwall components.
Role type
Mechanical Fitter (Mining Equipment)
Builds
Underground mining equipment and longwall system components
Domain
Mining / Heavy Industry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, reading engineering drawings, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Longwall/underground mining experience, forklift licence, overhead crane ticket, experience with roof supports/AFCs/BSLs
Responsibilities
Assembly and overhaul of underground mining equipment, Refurbishment and repair of longwall components, Mechanical maintenance and fault finding, Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, Maintaining safety and quality standards, Supporting apprentices and workshop activities