Fabricator - Crusher Maintenance
- Join the Fixed Plant Maintenance team at Cloudbreak mine.
- Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on crushers and fixed plant equipment.
- Support inspections, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance activities.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Cloudbreak – Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.
Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth, Busselton, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra.
Cloudbreak is seeking an experienced Fabricator to join our Fixed Plant Maintenance team, with a strong focus on mechanical maintenance and repairs across our crushing infrastructure.
This is a hands-on role suited to a trade-qualified Fabricator with strong mechanical aptitude and an interest in developing their mechanical fitting skills. Working alongside experienced maintenance personnel, you will support the inspection, maintenance and repair of crushers and associated fixed plant equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs and servicing on crushers and associated fixed plant equipment.
- Assist with the removal, replacement and installation of mechanical components.
- Undertake fabrication, welding and structural repairs as required.
- Support crusher inspections, fault finding and preventative maintenance activities.
- Work alongside Mechanical Fitters to troubleshoot equipment issues and minimise downtime.
- Assist with planned shutdowns, breakdown maintenance and equipment change-outs.
- Interpret technical drawings, maintenance procedures and equipment specifications.
- Maintain high safety standards and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
Qualifications and Experience
- Trade qualification in Fabrication/Boilermaking (essential).
- Dual trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting highly regarded.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to undertake mechanical maintenance activities.
- Experience working on crushers, crushing circuits or fixed plant equipment desirable.
- Previous experience within mining, heavy industry or mineral processing environments.
- Ability to undertake mechanical repairs, component replacements and general maintenance tasks.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
- Commitment to safe work practices and working effectively within a maintenance team.
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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