Drill Operator Fitter-Tropicana Job in Macmahon, Australia

February 2, 2025
$20 - $25 / hour

Job Description

Join the Tropicana team as an Experienced Drill Fitter and be responsible for maintaining and repairing Drills used in mining operations. This role requires expertise in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our equipment. Macmahon is a leading Australian contract mining company with projects throughout Australia and Southeast Asia. Delivering a comprehensive range of surface and underground mining, civil design and construction, performance enhancement, and mine site maintenance and rehabilitation services to the resources sector.

About the role

  • FIFO from Perth
  • 2:1 day/night roster
  • 7% market uplift allowance – paid quarterly

About you

  • Proven experience in the repairs and maintenance of heavy earthmoving equipment, specifically Caterpillar & Hitachi including but not limited to: CAT 6240 & 6250, Sandvik Leopard Dl650i, DR410i, DR560 & DR580
  • Dedicated commitment to safety and quality assurance
  • Exceptional diagnostic and troubleshooting / interpretive skills
  • Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a mine site environment
  • Australian recognized Trade Certificate
  • Ability to work independently as well as a part of the team
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Current C Class Australian MANUAL Drivers License

Employee benefits

  • Ongoing career development opportunities – Challenge. Develop. Grow.
  • Dedicated lifestyle, financial and mental health support
  • Salary sacrifice options for flights, vehicles, airport parking and A LOT more
  • Access to a wide range of employee discounts with Macmahon retail, vehicle, insurance and banking partners

Be More at Macmahon

Across Macmahon’s team, you will find positive stories of people embracing opportunities to develop and grow their careers going on to celebrate impressive career milestones that contribute to our success. With over 9,000 highly skilled people in our team, we’re proud of the values-based culture we have built over 60 years which is the driving force propelling our people to continually aspire to Be More.

Recruitment process

Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks. Proof of working rights in Australia (valid passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or current visa grant notification) is also required.

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