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Maintenance Technician

WorkPac

Mackay & Central QLD - Greater Mackay & Bowen Basin

Job Description

Job details

Underground Mechanical Fitters Development Crew

  • $94.37 $94.93 per hour
  • 7/7 Rosters
  • Camp Provided

About Our Client

Our client is Australia's largest coal miner and exporter, the world's largest supplier to the sea borne coking coal market and largest coal producer and supplier of metallurgical coal. The client has several mine sites across the Bowen Basin consisting primarily of open cut mines.

We are currently seeking experienced Underground Mechanical Fitters to join a well-established mining operation within the Development Department, with start dates from July through to early August. These roles offer excellent hourly rates, consistent rosters, and the opportunity to work in a high-performing underground environment.

What You Will Be Doing

As an Underground Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing underground mining equipment while ensuring safe and reliable operations. These positions require candidates with proven underground experience across development, outbye, or longwall environments.

  • Performing maintenance, repairs, and breakdown work on underground equipment
  • Supporting development operations to ensure optimal equipment reliability
  • Diagnosing faults and completing preventative maintenance tasks
  • Adhering to site safety procedures and compliance requirements
  • Working collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams

What You Will Need

  • Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitter (essential)
  • Demonstrated underground mining experience in one or more of the following:

Outbye

Development

Longwall

  • Strong focus on safety and safe work practices
  • Current Drivers Licence

Whats in it for You

  • Competitive hourly pay rates
  • 7/7 roster - DS/NS Roster or AS/NS Roster
  • Camp accommodation provided
  • DIDO opportunity with strong site support

Apply Now

Tia Faga

07 5556 2251 or tia.faga@workpac.com

Job Reference Number: 7396J202661962

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.

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