Field Service Fitter

Location: Mackay or Townsville, Australia
 

What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

We are looking for someone who is genuinely a team player. We have a fantastic team environment, with this position joining a group of dedicated, skilled and passionate fitters who value the support we provide our customers. This is a role working 38 hours per week with overtime rates in effect for all additional hours. Given that this is a field service role, our team travel anywhere and everywhere to support our customers - generally this is for up to 5-6 days at a time, and adequate notice is provided in advance. When not away onsite, the team also support our service centre in the region. The role comes with a tool of trade vehicle to support the role requirements.

The role can be based in either Mackay or Townsville - we have team members in both!

What you’ll do

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

• Product Maintenance and Repair: Perform stripping, maintaining, repairing, and reporting on products at Weir or customer sites following established procedures. Daily tasks include pump rebuilds, shutdown planning, and assisting area managers. Success means timely, high-quality maintenance with minimal warranty claims.

• Site Leadership and Coordination: Act as site champion for multiple locations, ensuring consistent standards and support. Assist in scheduling labor, planning shutdowns, and coordinating parts and pump requirements to avoid delays. Travel up to 5-6 days for shutdowns, with notice ideally two weeks in advance.

• Quality and Safety Compliance: Complete work adhering to safety policies and quality standards. Participate in prestart and end-of-shift meetings, respond urgently to hazards, and promote safe working practices including PPE compliance.

• Customer Engagement: Maintain operational continuity by responding to callouts outside standard hours when needed. Promote Weir brands and recommend product improvements to reduce total ownership costs.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

• Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering

• Valid Driver’s License and relevant tickets (Forklift, Crane, Doggers)

• Strong communication skills with ability to read, interpret, and write reports

• Proven ability to work safely and follow established procedures in industrial environments

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience working in mining or heavy industry environments

• Familiarity with Field Service Management (FSM) systems

• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid onsite and remote setting

• Previous experience coordinating shutdowns and managing site teams

Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Career development and learning support

• Access to global inclusion networks

• Regional and team-specific benefits

• Sharebuilder scheme

• Wellness support for you and your family

• Collaboration with global teams

• Study support

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