Drill Operator

Techforce Personnel · Perth CBD & Inner Suburbs WA · Full time
Posted 15d ago

Drill Operator

Techforce Personnel
~$80k - $120k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Work on a diverse fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and breakdown repairs.
  • Join an established maintenance team with a focus on safety.

This is a great opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment, carrying out preventative maintenance, diagnostics and breakdown repairs within an established mining maintenance team.
What's on Offer?

  • FIFO from Perth
  • 2:1 roster – 7 days, 7 nights, 7 days R&R
  • Casual or full-time employment options available
  • Opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of heavy mining equipment.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.
  • Join an established maintenance team with a strong focus on safety and equipment reliability.

The Role As a Heavy Duty Fitter, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing heavy mobile plant to ensure equipment reliability, safety and operational performance across site.

Equipment includes:

  • Komatsu PC1250 excavators.
  • Liebherr 9200 excavators.
  • Hitachi EX3600 excavators.
  • Komatsu HD785-7 dump trucks.
  • CAT dozers and loaders.
  • Epiroc T45 drills.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Performing preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out mechanical repairs.
  • Completing breakdown maintenance and troubleshooting equipment issues.
  • Identifying and replacing faulty components.
  • Ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard to maximise availability.
  • Following site safety procedures and maintenance standards.
  • Completing maintenance documentation accurately and efficiently.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • An Australian-recognised mechanical trade qualification.
  • Experience working on heavy mobile mining equipment in a surface mining environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
  • Experience with preventative and breakdown maintenance.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Apply Now Ready for your next FIFO opportunity?
If you're a qualified Heavy Duty Fitter with surface mining experience and are looking for a FIFO role on a 2:1 roster, we'd love to hear from you.

FIFO from Perth | 2:1 roster | Casual or full-time options available.

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Skills

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Breakdown maintenanceDiagnostic skillsEquipment diagnosticsFault-findingHeavy mining equipment maintenanceHeavy mobile mining equipmentIndependent workLockout/tagoutMechanical trade qualificationPreventative maintenanceTeamworkTroubleshootingWorkplace health and safety

Licenses & certifications

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Australian-recognised mechanical trade qualification

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