Mechanical Fitters

NEPEAN Longwall ® (a division of NEPEAN™)  partners with its customers to design, engineer, integrate and support longwall equipment and systems. Located in Queensland & New South Wales, NEPEAN Longwall offers the full suite of after-sales services enabling it to support products throughout its life cycle. The experienced, committed, and motivated team at NEPEAN Longwall has demonstrated their capability to deliver longwall equipment and system solutions over many years. NEPEAN Longwall’s corporate headquarters is located in Mackay, Queensland. This purpose-built facility provides comprehensive after-sales service and support to the region’s customers.

Nepean Longwall have an excellent opportunity for Experienced Mechanical Fitters with Underground (Longwall desired) experience to assist with the inspection, repair, overhaul and commissioning of current project overhauls. There are opportunites for contractors chasing some short term work. This role is workshop based at our Paget location. 

Your responsibilities in this role will include:  

• Assembly and disassembly of all capital and used underground mining material, handling equipment, gearboxes, drive line equipment, winching equipment, hydraulic power packs and hydraulic driven equipment and all work functions related therein
• Maintenance of onsite fixed and mobile plant, including the completion of the appropriate paperwork for the maintenance schedule reports, for the equipment that has been repaired/inspected
• Other duties as required 

The Right Person 

• Underground/Longwall experience - minimum of 3 years
• Trade Qualified - Mechanical Fitter 
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively
• Customer Service skills
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Exceptional communication skills; both written and verbal
• Full working wrights in Australia

The Luxuries NEPEAN offer:

• Competitive hourly rate!
• Family orientated business
• Guaranteed Christmas break
• Monthly employee BBQ’S
• Family Christmas parties
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), well-being assistance that’s free for all the family

If you're ready for your next challenge, please click on "Apply Now" and forward through your interest today!

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, including various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.