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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

• 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.