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Mechanical Fitter

Weir
5 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Australia
Technical & Trades

Mechanical Fitter

Weir Minerals

Kalgoorlie
Onsite

What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably.

Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

This role offers hands-on, varied work across both workshop and site environments, delivering high-quality fitting, and maintenance on a range of rotating equipment. You will work with precision-engineered materials and castings, interpreting technical drawings and maintaining close tolerances, while contributing to a strong safety culture and supporting operational priorities alongside experienced Leading Hands and management.

What you’ll do

  • Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
  • Perform workshop and site-based mechanical fitting, maintenance, rebuilds and machining of rotating equipment to engineering drawings.
  • Machine materials and castings to tight tolerances, ensuring accuracy, reliability and quality outcomes.
  • Complete quality documentation and inspections in line with service center standards and specifications.
  • Support on-site installation, repair, maintenance and breakdown work to meet customer and operational requirements.
  • Operate workshop machinery safely and efficiently, actively participating in pre-starts and safety processes.

What you’ll bring

  • Trade‑qualified Mechanical Fitter with a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (or equivalent).
  • 2–5 years’ post‑apprenticeship experience in mechanical fitting across workshop and/or site environments, including working to tight tolerances.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Holds a current C‑Class driver’s licence (HR or MR licence highly regarded).
  • Current National Police Clearance (issued within the last 6 months, or ability to obtain).
  • Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, maintaining high quality standards and effective communication with team members and customers.
  • Demonstrated experience working on pumps, screens, or similar heavy industrial equipment is desirable

Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.


We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.


We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits
⦿ Competitive pay
⦿ Career development and learning support
⦿ Access to global inclusion networks
⦿ Regional and team-specific benefits
⦿ Sharebuilder scheme
⦿ Wellness support for you and your family
⦿ Collaboration with global teams
⦿ Study support

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