Digger Fitter
Join our Team in QLD; Bowen Basin
Roster: 7/7 FIFO or DIDO
Rates: Matched to your experience – $75p/hr – $85p/hr
Casual and Full Time Rates Available
Superannuation: 12% super paid on all hours worked
Flights: Covered by R8D
About Us:
At R8D, we’re not just a workplace, we’re a community. We prioritise professionalism and are on a path of redefining excellence in the mining maintenance sector. If you possess a sharp instinct for superior service and revel in problem-solving, your forward-thinking mindset is precisely what we need. We are seeking expressions of interest from Digger Fitters eager to join a professional team and be part of a new chapter in contract mining.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnostic fault finding on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems on excavators
- Manage breakdown repairs and servicing, major component work
- Complete maintenance reporting as required by our customer
- Be proactive in all preventative maintenance including planning and communicating digger maintenance to site supervisor
- Demonstrate leadership initiative as needed
- Adhere to safety protocols and standards.
Requirements:
- Mobile Plant Technology Trade Certificate or equivalent (Australian Recognised
- Strong experience working on Liebherr 996, 9800, Hitachi Ex3600, EX5500 and CAT 6040 and 6060 at a minimum
- Ability to read hydraulic/electrical schematic
- Ability to make hydraulic hoses from on site crimp machines
- Caterpillar and Cummins engine experience highly regarded
- High experience in breakdown roles, fault finding complex hydraulic / electrical faults
- Valid Drivers Licence
- HRWL – LF, WP (preferred but not essential)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience post-trade qualification in a mining environment working on diggers.
- OEM training (preferred / not essential).
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
Join our Team:
Join us at R8D and experience a workplace that transcends the ordinary, we’re not just building a team; we’re assembling a group of professionals who take pride in being part of something exceptional.
R8D Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.