HD / Drill Fitter

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Job Description

HD Drill Fitter | Mackay/Townsville | $80 - $85/hr
 
Join a leading national drill and blast contractor with operations supporting mining, quarrying, and construction projects across Australia. This business combines national capability with strong family-business values to create an ideal working environment.
 
The Role
Working in North Queensland, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of production drill rigs and support equipment. This role will see you performing servicing, diagnostics, breakdown repairs, and preventative maintenance to keep equipment ongoing.
 
What's on Offer
  • $80 - $85/hr + Super
  • Permanent full-time position
  • 40-hour week
  • Monday - Friday day shift only
  • Fully maintained company vehicle (work and personal use)
  • Phone allowance
  • Laptop supplied
  • Travel expenses and meals paid when working away
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing national business
  • Diverse range of mining, quarrying and construction projects across North Queensland
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform scheduled maintenance, servicing, and repairs on drill rigs and ancillary equipment
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical faults
  • Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance activities
  • Complete breakdown repairs safely and efficiently in both field and workshop environments
  • Ensure equipment maintains peak operational performance and reliability
  • Complete service reports, maintenance records, and inspection documentation
  • Work closely with Drillers, Supervisors, and Operations teams to minimise downtime
  • Maintain strong compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental standards
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance team
Equipment Working On
  • Epiroc production drill rigs
  • Sandvik production drill rigs
  • Atlas Copco drill rigs
  • Top Hammer drill rigs
  • CAT ancillary equipment
  • Mining, quarrying and construction support equipment
Requirements
  • Trade qualified Diesel Fitter, Mobile Plant Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or equivalent
  • Exposure to Sandvik, ETI, Top Hammer or similar drill rig equipment
  • hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and diagnostic capabilities
  • Mining, quarrying, construction or heavy mobile equipment background preferred
  • Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance skills
 
Contact
Ben Laflin
Candidate Manager
đź“ž 04•• ••• 820
📧 ••••@astonadvantage.com.au
đź“Ť 10/88 Boundary Street, West End, Queensland, 4101