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Mechanical trade Jobs in Mining & Resources

Mechanical trade positions are essential to keeping mining operations running smoothly. From diesel fitters to mechanical engineers, these roles require specialized skills in maintaining and repairing heavy machinery and equipment critical to resource extraction.

42 Active Positions
Australia Wide
FIFO & Residential

Related Job Titles:

Diesel Fitter
Fitter
HD Fitter
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Maintainer Mechanical
Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical Tradesperson

Career Progression

Advance your career with roles offering leadership and specialization opportunities.

Work Arrangements

Choose from FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out), DIDO (Drive-In Drive-Out), or residential positions to suit your lifestyle.

Industry Benefits

Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology.

About Mechanical trade Jobs in Mining

The Australian mining and resources sector offers diverse mechanical trade opportunities across multiple commodities including iron ore, coal, gold, copper, and lithium. With operations spanning from Western Australia's Pilbara region to Queensland's Bowen Basin, these roles provide unique chances to work on world-class projects.

As part of the trade job category, these positions require specialized technical skills and qualifications. Whether you're seeking FIFO arrangements or permanent residential positions, the mining industry offers flexibility to match your lifestyle preferences.

Browse our current mechanical trade job listings below to find your next opportunity in Australia's resources sector. Each position offers competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to one of the nation's most vital industries.

Rio Tinto logo

Maintainer Mechanical

Rio Tinto

Bell Bay, Tasmania
Residential
2 weeks ago
4/4
Programmed logo

MEM Heavy Diesel Mechanic | FIFO

Programmed

Pilbara, WA
FIFO
1 week ago
Choose your own Roster
Mader Group logo

Shutdown Core Crew | Mechanical Fitters & Boilermakers

Mader Group

Perth, WA
FIFO
1 year ago
FIFO
BHP logo

Machine Rebuilds Fitter | Perth Rebuild Centre

BHP

Welshpool, WA
Residential
1 day ago
7/7
Rio Tinto logo

Maintenance Mechanical Fitter

Rio Tinto

Yarwun, QLD
Residential
1 week ago
9/5
Rio Tinto logo

Heavy Duty Diesel Fitters – Heavy Mobile Equipment

Rio Tinto

Western Australia
FIFO
2 weeks ago
8/6
Barminco logo

HD Fitter

Barminco

Hazelmere, WA
Residential
7 months ago
5/2
Goldfields logo

Underground HD Fitter

Goldfields

Granny Smith - Laverton, WA
FIFO
1 month ago
8/6
Barminco logo

Drill Fitter

Barminco

Western Australia
FIFO
3 months ago
8/6
BHP logo

Component Rebuild Fitter | Perth Rebuild Centre

BHP

Welshpool, WA
Residential
2 days ago
4/3
Barminco logo

Underground Drill Fitter

Barminco

Western Australia
FIFO
2 months ago
Various
Evolution Mining logo

Mechanical Fitter - Fixed Plant

Evolution Mining

Kalgoorlie, WA
Residential
1 month ago
8/6
Fortescue logo

EOI Talent Community: Heavy Diesel Fitters - Diggers & Drills

Fortescue

FIFO from Perth, Busselton, Karratha, Port Hedland, Fitzroy Crossing or Kununurra to our Pilbara WA mine sites
FIFO
4 months ago
7D7N14R
Goldfields logo

HD Fitter

Goldfields

Leinster, WA
FIFO
1 month ago
8/6
Fortescue logo

HD Fitter (Trucks)

Fortescue

Solomon, WA
FIFO
3 months ago
7D7N14R
Programmed logo

Mechanical Fitter

Programmed

Western Australia
Residential
$65 hourly
3 days ago
Ad Hoc
Evolution Mining logo

HD Fitter

Evolution Mining

Kalgoorlie, WA
Residential
1 month ago
7/7
BHP logo

Heavy Diesel Fitters Field Services WA

BHP

Pilbara
FIFO
2 months ago
8/6
Rio Tinto logo

Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter

Rio Tinto

Weipa, QLD
Residential
2 days ago
7/7
Roy Hill logo

Expressions of Interest - Maintainer Fitter (Heavy Road Transport)

Roy Hill

Roy Hill Mine, WA
FIFO
2 months ago
14/14
BHP logo

Mechanical Fitters | Shutdown Roster | Operation Services

BHP

Perth, WA
FIFO
4 months ago
Dynamic 182
Barminco logo

Light Vehicle Fitter

Barminco

Hazelmere, WA
Residential
2 months ago
5/2
Rio Tinto logo

Tyre Fitter – Heavy Mobile

Rio Tinto

Weipa, QLD
Residential
2 weeks ago
4/5/5
Mader Group logo

Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Perth Metro

Mader Group

Perth, WA
Residential
4 months ago
5/2
Rio Tinto logo

HME Diesel Fitter

Rio Tinto

Gove, NT
Residential
2 days ago
8/8
Barminco logo

Underground Drill Fitter

Barminco

Kalgoorlie, WA
FIFO
5 months ago
Various
Fortescue logo

Dewatering Mechanical Fitter

Fortescue

Perth, WA
FIFO
19h ago
7D7R
Mader Group logo

Mechanical Fitter | Sportsman Lifestyle DIDO Roster

Mader Group

Perth, WA
FIFO
2 weeks ago
3/4
Linkforce logo

Mechanical Fitters - Fixed Plant

Linkforce

Perth, WA
FIFO
$69.6 hourly
1 year ago
2/1
Citic Pacific Mining logo

Mechanical Fitter - Load and Drills

Citic Pacific Mining

Cape Preston, WA
FIFO
2 months ago
2/1
Goldfields logo

Fixed Plant Fitter

Goldfields

Agnew - Leinster, WA
FIFO
3 weeks ago
8/6
Citic Pacific Mining logo

Mechanical Fitter - Truck & Ancillary

Citic Pacific Mining

Cape Preston, WA
FIFO
1 month ago
2/1
BHP logo

Heavy Diesel Fitter

BHP

Newman, WA
Residential
1 year ago
4d/5r 5n/4r 5d/5r 4n/5r 5d/4r 5n/5r
Barminco logo

Underground HD Fitter

Barminco

Western Australia
FIFO
2 months ago
Flexible

Frequently Asked Questions

Currently there are 42+ mechanical trade positions available in Australia's mining and resources sector. These roles span across various operations including underground mining, open-pit mining, processing plants, and remote site operations. Positions are available with leading companies including Rio Tinto, Programmed, Mader, Linkforce, BHP.