Mechanical Fitter

Maintenance/Mechanical Fitter  

Weir Minerals
Artarmon, NSW  
Onsite 

We have three vacancies for experienced Maintenance Mechanical Fitters to join our site's Mechanical Maintenance Team. These roles involve delivering safe and efficient maintenance, repairs, and fault-finding for our assets.

Shifts Available: 6:00am to 2:00pm, 2:00pm - 10:00pm and 10:00pm - 6:00am.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, repair, and install mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Ensure optimal performance and safety of all mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance operational efficiency.

If you have a knack for mechanical maintenance and a commitment to safety, we want to hear from you!

Why choose Weir:  
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting. 
 
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives. 
 
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Engage in Weir SHEQ culture.
• Perform preventative maintenance of plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and manuals.
• Focus on maintaining safety and maximizing production.
• Resolve operational and technical equipment problems to minimize processing/manufacturing interruptions due to equipment breakdowns/failures.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Install, assemble, and test new machinery and equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential problems and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and project completion.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure compliance with local, Division, and Group policies & procedures.
• Value safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety requirements, including Zero Harm.

 
 Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering cert III.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Mechanical fitter in a heavy industrial manufacturing or mining environment
• Experience with the service, fault finding, and repair of foundry and CNC machinery is desirable
• Competent at basic MIG welding is desirable but not essential
• Confined Space and Work at Heights Qualifications
• Ability to effectively communicate and write reports
• Competent with the use of CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)

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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