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Mechanical Tradesperson - Fitter

ELMO
10 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Townsville, Australia
Automotive
Introduction

About Us

Located 15km from the Townsville CBD, Sun Metals is one of the world’s most advanced zinc refineries, supplying high-quality products to global markets.

We’re driven to be the safest, most environmentally responsible and most competitive refinery, and as a member of RE100, we’re leading the way in renewable-powered operations.

About the Role

Join our Mechanical Maintenance team, where you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving plant reliability across fixed and rotating equipment.

You will:

  • Diagnose faults and perform breakdown and preventative maintenance

  • Maintain and repair conveyors, fans, blowers and agitators

  • Contribute to plant improvements and equipment modifications

  • Interpret technical drawings and record work in CMMS (JDE)

  • Support continuous improvement (TPM, 5S) and team safety initiatives



Description

About You

  • Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter (Cert III Engineering)

  • Experience in heavy industry or mineral processing

  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability

  • Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Safety-focused with a proactive, team-oriented mindset

Desirable:

  • Forklift, EWP, Dogging, Rigging, Gantry Crane

  • Welding and basic fabrication skills

  • CMMS experience (JDE, SAP, Oracle)

  • Alignment and tracking experience

  • Strong hydraulic fault-finding and repair skills

  • Ability to interpret hydraulic schematics and mechanical drawings



Skills And Experiences

Why Join Us

  • Work in a technically advanced, high-performing operation

  • Be part of a renewable energy and sustainability leader

  • Strong team culture with a focus on safety and improvement

  • Coastal lifestyle in Townsville

  • Relocation support available for the right candidate

If you’re a motivated tradesperson looking to build your career in a progressive operation, apply now.