Fitter

Mechanical Fitter
Weir Minerals 
Townsville
Onsite

What we do at Weir 
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact
We are searching for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to assist with repairing and maintaining products delivered to the Service Centre and in Customer operations.

Offering a family friendly Monday to Friday roster and much more:

• Monday - Thursday 6am - 2.30pm

• Friday 5am - 11am

• Overtime available through the week

• All uniforms, tools and PPE provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

• Stripping, maintaining, repairing and reporting on customer pumps both in the Townsville Service Centre and occasionally at customer operations

• Providing informed recommendations to enhance product performance, service quality and workshop processes

• Playing an active role in implementing the Weir Production System within the Rebuild Centre

• Supporting mine shutdowns by attending customer sites when required

What you'll bring

• Cert III – Mechanical Engineering/Fitting & Turning 

• Experience in mechanical fitting in a workshop and onsite environments

• Experience leading and mentoring a team of fitters

• Well developed written and verbal communication skills

• High Risk Fork lift ticket - required

• Overhead crane & doggers ticket - highly desirable

• Current Drivers License

Why join Weir  
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.  
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.  
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits 

• Competitive pay  

• Career development and learning support  

• Access to global inclusion networks  

• Regional and team-specific benefits  

• Sharebuilder scheme  

• Wellness support for you and your family  

• Collaboration with global teams  

• Study support

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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