HD Fitter – Mt Thorley Workshop (Mount Thorley)

Overview Thiess is hiring Heavy Diesel Fitters for its off‑site rebuild facility at Mt Thorley. The role is a full‑time, dayshift Monday‑Friday position that does not require travel to a mine site. Candidates will assist with machine overhauls, component change‑outs, general repairs and servicing, and ensure equipment meets mine‑site and MDG15 compliance. Responsibilities
- Assist with machine overhauls and component change‑outs.
- Carry out general repairs, servicing and maintenance of large‑scale mobile mining equipment (e.g., Caterpillar, Liebherr, Komatsu).
- Mobilise and demobilise equipment from sites.
- Source technical information from reference manuals, technical bulletins, OEM and computer‑based systems.
- Maintain positive housekeeping standards.
- Assist with work order management and work semi‑autonomously when required.
- Contribute to a highly motivated team. Qualifications
- Relevant trade certificate (Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Plant Mechanic or similar).
- ClassC driver’s licence.
- Post‑trade experience working in the mining and heavy earth‑moving industry.
- Experience with Caterpillar off‑highway trucks, Caterpillar tracked and ancillary equipment, Komatsu tracked equipment, and on‑highway rigid trucks (e.g., Volvo, Hino).
- Experience in general maintenance, diagnostics, component change‑outs and servicing of heavy earth‑moving equipment.
- Demonstrated experience with Liebherr, Caterpillar and Komatsu (OEM experience preferred).
- Attention to detail, self‑motivation and a strong work ethic.
- Valid Australian citizenship or visa (or ability to obtain). Benefits
- Permanent, full‑time workshop‑based positions.
- Competitive rates and overtime available.
- Five weeks annual leave.
- Participation in the Black Coal Long Service Leave Scheme.
- Commitment to training and development.
- Salary sacrifice options and novated leasing.
- Corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel and retail products. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rqxs5