QLD Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Copper Smelter
Mount Isa, QLD
Ref. No. 104708
Mount Isa Mines is currently seeking to fill the vacancy for a Fitter within our Copper Smelter Department.
Mount Isa
Mount Isa has been a thriving city, acting as the hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. The city offers an array of leisure activities, from dining and cinema to outdoor adventures like fishing and camping. With Mount Isa Mines, you get the best of both worlds – a thriving career and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Mount Isa Mines
Now’s the time to make your move to Mount Isa Mines. With major transformation initiatives shaping the future of our operations, we’re looking for key talent, especially local professionals and trades, to make an impact. This is more than a job; it’s long-term security, meaningful work and the opportunity to help build a stronger future for our region.
Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate one mining and two processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society.
The Role
A vacancy currently exists within the Copper Smelter Maintenance team for a Fitter. Reporting to the Supervisor - Mechanical Maintenance, you will provide effective maintenance in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner to ensure that production and statutory requirements are met. This is an excellent opportunity to further your experience and develop your technical skills and industry knowledge. This position is residentially based in Mount Isa and will require you to work a Monday to Friday roster, 48 hour week.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Repair and maintenance of fixed plant within the Copper Smelter
- High and safe quality of work conducted and maintained
- Carry out routine maintenance Enter Notifications when issues found
- Complete Slams and JSEA’s for each task
- Helping develop and follow maintenance schedules
- Trade qualified - Mechanical Fitter
- Ability to think logically and to solve problems when required
- Flexible in terms of rosters and possible changes to rosters when required as per business needs
- Previous mining or heavy industry experience will be highly regarded
- Pumps rebuilds
- Coupling alignments
- Crushing and conveying experience
- Over Head crane services and repairs
- Cooling tower maintenance and heat exchangers
- Basic computer skills
- S123 highly regarded but not essential
Applications Close: Wednesday 5th August 2026