Maintenance Technician

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The Weir Group

Perth

On-site

Job Description

Mechanical Fitter
Perth, WA (Hazelmere Service Centre near Perth Airport)
Onsite, Monday to Friday, with occasional travel to mine sites

We are looking for a Mechanical Fitter with exposure to welding to join our Perth Service Centre.

The role will have you working on all Weir brand equipment and non-OEM equipment in pumps, valves and cyclones. You will be responsible and able to strip pumps from drawings/manuals, carry out measuring and reassemble to OEM specifications, including balancing, pressure testing and completing final inspection reports.

What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
Equipment Maintenance and Repair: Strip, repair, and reassemble Weir brand and non-OEM pumps, valves, and cyclones according to OEM specifications, including balancing, pressure testing, and completing final inspection reports.
Workshop Operations: Work primarily from the Perth Hazelmere Service Centre on a Monday to Friday roster (6:30am–2:45pm Mon-Thurs, 6:30am–12:30pm Fri) with options for overtime and occasional Saturday work by agreement.
Site Support: Provide onsite support during mine shutdowns as part of the site service crew when required, assisting with equipment maintenance and repairs.
Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in implementing the Weir Production System and recommend improvements to products, services, and procedures to enhance quality and efficiency.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering/Fitting & Turning
Experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a workshop or onsite environment
Valid Driver’s License
Australian Work Rights

Nice-to-haves:

Welding experience
High Risk forklift ticket, overhead crane, and dogging tickets
Experience working on pumps, cyclones, valves, and related equipment
Willingness to travel occasionally to mine sites for shutdown support

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

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