We are looking for a Mechanical Fitter
The Opportunity
At QMAG, we are advancing the world through premium-quality magnesia products. From one of the world’s largest deposits of cryptocrystalline magnesite located in coastal Queensland, Australia, we mine, process, and deliver to global and domestic customers with a strong focus on sustainability.
QMAG is committed to operational sustainability – from responsible raw magnesite mining to, leading technology processing through to continual environmental rehabilitation. We believe our approach delivers lasting benefits to our Shareholders and customers, but importantly, to the communities where we operate. QMAG offers a career in the resources industry while allowing, a home every night family focus while living in a coastal climate.
As QMAG Pty Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of the Refratechnik Group (www.refra.com) a global network of companies and is the only family-owned refractory company operating worldwide, we attach great importance to a valued-oriented corporate culture that frames what we do, but more importantly how we do it.
The Mechanical Fitter is responsible for the mechanical maintenance of all fixed plant located at our Parkhurst Operations. This includes ensuring all maintenance activities are performed for a safe and reliable operation.
About You
Your high-level knowledge and skills are vital to your success in this role. Your experience will also include:
- Ability to utilise initiative and problem solve.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and collaborate to achieve results.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
About The Role
As the Mechanical Fitter, you will:
- Ensure maximum equipment availability by providing effective and efficient mechanical maintenance activities, whether preventative or breakdown
- Engage with plant and equipment to ensure they are kept in optimal condition through developing work plans to effectively complete assigned jobs including arranging tools, equipment, and spare parts.
- Demonstrate the ability to fault find, troubleshoot, and determine appropriate rectification plan to ensure the safety of people and plant.
- Identifying, initiate and implement plant improvement opportunities by undertaking minor project work to improve safety and plant performance.
The Requirements
We are looking for someone who has the following:
- Mechanical Fitter trade qualification
- Gas Ticket (Desirable)
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic control systems and compressors.
- Maintenance of bulk materials handling equipment including screw conveyors, bucket elevators, rotary valves, and belt conveyors.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse faults and eliminate the cause of the faults.
QMAG Benefits and Culture
You can look forward to working within an inclusive corporate culture that puts people first and always ensures our employees' health and safety. How we do this:
- 26 weeks Primary Parental Leave, 4 weeks Secondary Parental Leave
- Access to corporate discounts on a range of banking and health insurance benefits such as staff retail banking discounts, savings accounts, credit cards, home loans, refinancing options, and access to a range financial wellbeing content
- Career development opportunities including training, career coaching and mentoring programs. We offer study assistance and paid study leave.
- Mental health and wellbeing support: Employee assistance programs, training programs on mental health, meditation, and other wellbeing services
- Access to Subscriptions, Corporate and Personal Memberships
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Compressed working week
Our Commitment to Diversity
QMAG is proud of its diverse employees with a unique mix of skills and talent. We believe diversity and inclusion enhance our workforce capability and culture. We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.
We are proudly a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women.
QMAG is an equal-opportunity employer. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Get to know us at https://www.qmag.com.au/