Leading Hand Fitter
Weir Minerals
Townsville
Onsite
Purpose of Role: As the Leading Hand Fitter based in the Townsville workshop, you will mentor and lead a dedicated and hard-working team of fitters. Undertaking fitting duties to all forms of rotating equipment, with a focus on pumps and centrifuges, both in the workshop and in field service.
Weir is an industry leader in mining technology and services. We are one of the most recognizable and trusted brands in the industry.
Offering a family friendly Monday to Friday roster and much more:
- Monday - Thursday 6am - 2.30pm
- Friday 5am - 12pm
- Overtime available weekly + shutdown work
- All uniforms, tools and PPE provided.
- Above industry standard superannuation of 12%
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining and repairing Weir products including strip, assembly, and drawing amendments
- Recommending improvements to products, service and internal processes.
- Working safely and productively both in the workshop and onsite environments
- Supervision and training of fitters, ensuring performance and quality of work in a safe manner, adhering to WMA policies and procedures
- Ensure prestart checks are conducted and work areas are safe and hazard free
- Assist the Manager to issue service quotations and advise on assembly and inspection matters.
Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications
- Cert III – Mechanical Engineering/Fitting & Turning
- Experience in mechanical fitting in a workshop and onsite environments
- Experience leading and mentoring a team of fitters
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- High Risk Fork lift ticket - preferred
- Overhead crane & doggers ticket - highly desirable
- Current Drivers License required
- Willing to undergo a pre-employment medical
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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