Fitter

Fitter
QLD Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Lead Smelter
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 103213

Mount Isa Mines are currently advertising a Fitter vacancy that exists in the Lead Smelter Department. This is an excellent opportunity to further your experience and develop your technical skills and industry knowledge. This position is residentially based in Mount Isa and will require you to work a 4/4/4/2 roster. 

Mount Isa
Mount Isa is a thriving city acting as a hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland.  Mount Isa Mines attracts the best people from all over Australia and the world who are drawn to working for a high-calibre mining operation with the added benefit of a comfortable residential-based work arrangement.

Mount Isa Mines
It’s an exciting time to join Mount Isa Mines. In 2025, we temporarily paused hiring to focus on supporting our existing employees, redeploying teams where needed, and giving our people the best chance at success. Now, in 2026, our recruitment is ramping up. With major transformation projects underway, we’re investing in our operations and building a strong local workforce. We’re seeking skilled, committed talent to help shape the next chapter, build long-term careers and strengthen our community.

The Role
Reporting to the Supervisor - Maintenance, you will provide effective maintenance in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner to ensure that production and statutory requirements are met.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Repair and maintenance of fixed plant within the Lead Smelter
• Undertaking preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on equipment such as pumps, conveyor systems and hydraulic systems
• High and safe quality of work conducted and maintained

The successful candidate will possess:

• Trade qualification – Fitter (Mechanical) essential
• Current manual driver’s license
• Experience within mining/heavy industry environment will be highly regarded
• Ability to think logically and solve problems when required
• Flexible in terms of rosters and possible changes to roster when required as per business needs.

Benefits Glencore offer the successful candidate for this position:

• Competitive Remuneration packaged with 12% superannuation
• Paid relocation inclusive of 12 weeks furnished transit accommodation
• $10,000 Sign on bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Benefits program including discounts with Health Insurance providers, online and in-store discounts through Glencore Rewards, salary sacrificing vehicles, Employee Referral Program and Recognition and Reward programs
• Fantastic professional development opportunities with leadership development programs, ambassador Programs and unrivalled career opportunities

Applications Close:  8:00am Friday, 10 April 2026