Heavy Duty Fitter
Job Highlights
1. 6/6 day shift/night shift roster
2. Karratha/Dampier residential only
3. 9 month back fill with possibility to extend
About our Client
Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety and environmental performance.
What You Will Be Doing
An ongoing position exists for an experienced Heavy Duty Fitter/Locomotive Maintainer at Rio Tinto's 7 Mile Rail Facility. In this role, you will be required to
4. Perform fitting and mechanical maintenance tasks, from overhauls and major engine servicing, bogie overhauls and fitment, to minor level servicing and provisioning.
5. Perform emergency repairs to locomotives.
6. Replaces locomotive and diesel engine components including but not limited to wheels or trucks, traction motors, springs, couplers, draft gear assembly, gear cases, cylinder heads, air compressors, and turbo chargers
7. Perform daily service of locomotive units: fuels, waters, lubrication and oils.
Requirements
8. 3+ years recent Fitter experience in an Iron Ore Fixed or Mobile Plant
9. Trade Certificate- Diesel Mechanic
10. Manual C Class Australian issued Drivers Licence (minimum)
11. CAT 1 Rail Medical
12. Large diesel engine and electric traction system experience
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