Mechanical Fitter - FIFO Shutdown

Join the Ahrens Team

Ahrens Mining & Industrial Services is seeking experienced Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitters to join our team on a major long-term shutdown and maintenance project.

Specifically:

Shutdown 1: We welcome applications from anyone who would be available to start immediately.

Shutdown 2: 09 September – 14 October 2026.

You can expect:

• Hourly rate + site allowance paid + overtime penalties

• Weekly pay

• Rostered 12-hour day shifts and nightshifts

• Long-term project security, a pipeline of work

The role

As a Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter, you will play an important role in delivering safe, reliable and efficient maintenance services while supporting the ongoing operation of critical fixed plant equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform maintenance, repairs and servicing on a range of fixed plant equipment including pumps, valves, gearboxes, hydraulics and conveyor systems.

• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out breakdown repairs.

• Dismantle, inspect, repair, assemble and align mechanical equipment.

• Complete preventative maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability.

• Identify and manage mechanical hazards and ensure equipment remains safe for operation.

• Remove defective equipment from service and coordinate repairs where required.

• Complete maintenance reporting and documentation accurately on a daily basis.

• Work collaboratively with supervisors and maintenance teams while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality and productivity.

You possess:

• Previous fixed plant maintenance experience within mining, industrial or heavy industry environments.

• Previous fixed plant maintenance experience within mining, industrial or heavy industry environments.

• Construction White Card.

• Current Australian Manual Driver's Licence.

• Working at Heights (within 3 years).

• Confined Space (within 3 years).

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.

• A strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship and teamwork.

Why Join Ahrens?

At Ahrens, you'll be joining a business that's built on strong values, long-term relationships and quality workmanship. As a fifth-generation Australian family-owned company, we're committed to providing stable employment, investing in our people and creating opportunities for long-term career growth.

When you join Ahrens, you can expect:

• Ongoing maintenance, shutdown and project work across Western Australia.

• Opportunities to work across local and FIFO projects as our operations continue to grow.

• A supportive team environment where safety, quality and teamwork come first.

• Genuine career development opportunities with a strong focus on promoting from within.

• Stable employment backed by a diversified business with over 120 years of industry experience.

• Experienced leaders who value collaboration, continuous improvement and developing our people.

• Employee recognition and wellbeing initiatives, including access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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Ahrens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women in trades and people from diverse backgrounds.