Fitter

QLD Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance, Copper Smelter

Mount Isa, QLD

Ref. No. 104708

Mount Isa Mines is currently seeking to fill the vacancy for a Fitter within our Copper Smelter Department.

Mount Isa

Mount Isa has been a thriving city, acting as the hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. The city offers an array of leisure activities, from dining and cinema to outdoor adventures like fishing and camping. With Mount Isa Mines, you get the best of both worlds – a thriving career and a fulfilling lifestyle.

Mount Isa Mines

Now’s the time to make your move to Mount Isa Mines. With major transformation initiatives shaping the future of our operations, we’re looking for key talent, especially local professionals and trades, to make an impact. This is more than a job; it’s long-term security, meaningful work and the opportunity to help build a stronger future for our region.

Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate one mining and two processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society.

The Role

A vacancy currently exists within the Copper Smelter Maintenance team for a Fitter. Reporting to the Supervisor - Mechanical Maintenance, you will provide effective maintenance in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner to ensure that production and statutory requirements are met. This is an excellent opportunity to further your experience and develop your technical skills and industry knowledge. This position is residentially based in Mount Isa and will require you to work a Monday to Friday roster, 48 hour week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Repair and maintenance of fixed plant within the Copper SmelterHigh and safe quality of work conducted and maintainedCarry out routine maintenance Enter Notifications when issues foundComplete Slams and JSEA’s for each taskHelping develop and follow maintenance schedules

You will have the following skillset and attributes:

Trade qualified - Mechanical FitterAbility to think logically and to solve problems when requiredFlexible in terms of rosters and possible changes to rosters when required as per business needsPrevious mining or heavy industry experience will be highly regardedPumps rebuildsCoupling alignmentsCrushing and conveying experienceOver Head crane services and repairsCooling tower maintenance and heat exchangersBasic computer skillsS123 highly regarded but not essential

Applications Close: Wednesday 5th August 2026