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Engineering Trades Australia are seeking Underground Fitters for long-term FIFO roles in the Pilbara region, working on a well-established underground gold/copper site.

Whether your strength is in fixed plant underground maintenance or you’ve got deeper experience across shaft infrastructure and specialised systems, we want to hear from you.

This is an 8:6 FIFO position (ex-Perth) with an excellent chance to go permanent after 6 months for the right candidates.


ROLE 1 – Fixed Plant Underground Maintenance Fitter

You will be responsible for:

• Maintenance and repairs on conveyors, stackers, apron feeders, underground dewatering circuits
• Conducting inspections, fault-finding and minor hydraulic repairs
• Performing preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Supporting underground operations to ensure reliable plant performance

Role 2 - Underground Infrastructure Fitter

You’ll bring experience with:

• Shafts, Winders & Headframes
• Underground Dewatering Systems & Ventilation Door Systems
• Paste Plant & Batch Plant operations
• Bulk Air Chilling Units
• Surface Ventilation Fans
• Equipment including Crushers, Apron Feeders, Stackers & Conveyors
• Strong ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and fault finding

What's on Offer?

• FIFO 8:6 roster (Dayshift/Nightshift) – genuine work/life balance
• $75/hr days | $80/hr nights – flat rate, paid weekly- every Friday! 
• All flights, meals, and accommodation provided
• Opportunity to transition to a permanent position
• Work with a small, experienced crew on a well-run site

What is required for both roles?

• Australian Trade Certificate 
• Current Manual Driver license 
• Working at Heights & Confined Spaces - Within 2 years 
• One or more of the following: EWP Over 11, Forklift, Dogging, Rigging
• Clean Police clearance or willing to obtain one 
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and D&A 
• Must be residing in Australia with full working rights

Why work for Engineering Trades Australia?

We are a national workforce specialist offering multiple local and FIFO opportunities to suit your experience. Dealing with WA’s largest mining and commercial clients, we can offer you the opportunity to get a foot in the door to gain the experience you need to forward your career. 

If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you! Please hit the "Apply" button. Alternatively, please send your most recent resume to charlotte.reat@etagroup.com.au to discuss further or call 0451 431 387

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