Mechanical Maintainer

Mechanical Fitter

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• 8&6 roster FIFO from Perth OR
• Live residentially in Paraburdoo

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and high performing Mechanical Fitter to join our Utilities department at our Paraburdoo Operations.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible. Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

This role is for applicants residing in Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and Fly out from Perth, or if you are looking for a lifestyle change, this role has the opportunity to live residentially in the town on Paraburdoo.

Reporting to the Utilities Mechanical Supervisor and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the Pilbara Mining Operations, you will be required to:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team members
• Responsible for all Mechanical fitting work
• Maintain borefields pumps and pipelines
• Water treatment plants, water and waste water transfer stations
• Assist the infrastructure team as required with adhoc jobs
• Carry out preventative maintenance
• Operate mobile equipment as required

What you’ll bring:

• C Class Drivers Licence
• 5 + years as a Mechanical Fitter
• Pump repair experience is important
• Strip and repair a broad range of pumps
• Submersible pumps, Multistage, Slurry, Piston pumps, Split case, Vacuum pumps, Positive displacement pumps, Centrifugal pumps,
• Identifying defective or worn mechanical components or equipment
• Rebuilding bearing assemblies
• Shaft alignment, identifying run out and soft foot issues
• Ability to interpret drawings and diagrams
• Effective communication, time management and organisational skills
• Desire to learn new skills outside of your level of expertise

It will also be desirable if you have:

• Experience and competent in light fabrication work
• Machining as required for remanufacturing of parts for pumps 
• Operating Manual Lathe/Milling Machine and other workshop machinery
• Assembling of machined components
• Basic rigging and lifting.
• Forklift licence

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. 

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. 

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world plus explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Applications for this role will close on 27.01.2023, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier than stated. 

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. You may also be required to complete on-line assessments as part of the selection process.