Fitter Job at Peabody Energy (Mudgee)

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Fitter to join our Wilpinjong mine site. Our Wilpinjong mine is an open-cut mine located 48 kilometres northeast of Mudgee producing a high-quality thermal coal for export and domestic markets. Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Supervisor, the scope of your role will require you to work within the maintenance team, where you’ll be responsible for keeping heavy equipment and processing assets running reliably across a busy site. This position is offered on a lifestyle roster, 5/4/4/5 (Days & Nights) which lets you take advantage from a residential lifestyle in nearby Mudgee district. This job is to carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance to fixed and mobile plant in both underground and open cut environments.

Job Responsibility

Maintenance and repairs on mobile plant, haul trucks, graders, water carts, loaders & excavators
Fault finding, servicing and preventative maintenance on heavy machinery
Supporting shutdowns, breakdown response and reliability work
Working closely with operations teams to minimise downtime
Maintaining safe work practices and compliance with site procedures
Inspect work area and plant for hazards, damage and defects
Examine drawings or specifications to determine work methods, sequence of activities or manufacture of components
Diagnose faults or breakdowns
Estimate time and materials required to complete jobs
Raise orders for materials
Undertake repairs or component changeouts as required
Clean and maintain tools and work area
Train other personnel or apprentices (if required)
Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
Other duties as assigned by the company

Requirements

Trade qualification Certificate III in Mechanical Fitting Plant or Diesel Mechanic
Strong experience in heavy industry — manufacturing, quarry, mining, logistics or large-scale industrial environments
Ability to work long hours
Strong diagnostics and fault‑finding experience
Previous experience in a Mechanical Fitter Role
Hands-on experience servicing and maintaining heavy earthmoving mobile plant (trucks, dozers, graders and excavators)
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair mechanical & electrical faults
Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, CAT VIMS and SIS
Ability to work independently & in a team environment
Trade qualification Cert III Mechanical/Engineering
Flexibility to work rotating roster (days & nights)
Hold a current driver's license
A strong safety‑focused mindset and a focus on continuous improvement
Need to be able to work under a pressure in a dynamic environment, with great problem-solving skills
Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment
Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 – 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently
Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions
Must have the ability to work various shifts (days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)
Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces
Must have the ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time
Must have the ability to bend or stoop for a full work period
Must have the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 80 lbs.

Nice to have

Exposure to electric trucks desirable
Working at Heights & Confined Space High Risk Licenses (Preferred)

What we offer

Reducing tax through salary sacrifice options, including up to 50% of your home loan interest / rent PLUS utilities
Novated vehicle leasing
Discounted Private Health
Over 2,000 Health and Lifestyle benefits with WHEREFIT
An employee recognition program
An Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family

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