Silverstone is seeking a fixed plant experienced Mechanical Fitter to join the team at a well-established gold operation in the gold fields. This is a hands-on role focused on preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance across surface, processing and fixed plant equipment. You’ll play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, supporting shutdowns, and contributing to a strong safety and team culture.
About the Role
About the Role
- Carrying out routine and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant assets and associated infrastructure
- Preventative maintenance across gold processing and paste plants, crushers, mills, cranes, TSF, non-process infrastructure, village and workshop
- Assisting with preparation and execution of major plant shutdowns
- Completing JSAs/SWPs prior to task execution
- Working closely with Production to maximise plant availability and performance
- Identifying and reporting opportunities for plant and reliability improvements
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and equipment readiness
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Trade Qualification – Cert III Engineering Mechanical (Fitting/Machining) – Australian recognised
- Minimum 2+ years post-trade experience in mining ideally within a processing plant environment
- High Risk Work Licences (Forklift, Crane, Dogging, Rigging)
- Working at Heights and Confined Space (highly regarded)
- Basic/Intermediate Scaffolding ticket (desirable)
- Current unencumbered C Class WA Driver’s Licence
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- Experience using maintenance systems such as Pronto or SAP
- Competency with Microsoft Office
- Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
- The ability to work independently and prioritise workloads
- A strong commitment to safety and teamwork
What’s on Offer
- FIFO role to a stable & growing WA gold operation
- 8:6 roster supporting work/life balance
- $80/hr + Super – temp to perm opportunity after 3 months
Apply now or contact Silverstone for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.