Mechanical Equipment Technician

6 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Fortescue Full time

About Us

Fortescue Metals Group is a leading global green solutions business, recognised for its innovative approach to infrastructure, mining assets, and renewable energy initiatives.

At Fortescue, we're committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and individual strengths. Our workforce drives an inclusive culture both within the organisation and in our interactions with local communities.

Job Description

This Mechanical HV Fitter role reports directly to the Rolling Stock Maintenance Wheel Shop Supervisor, focusing on operating equipment for production requirements, as well as performing preventative/breakdown maintenance of fixed plant in our wheel shop.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

  • Operating various fixed plant equipment including a portal lathe CNC to machine wheelsets, wheel/axle lathe and press to produce new wheelsets required for daily ore car maintenance.
  • Ensuring successful execution of weekly planned preventative maintenance as per work management requirements.
  • Responding promptly to equipment breakdowns, ensuring high-standard repairs aiming for long-term reliability.
  • Identifying continuous improvement opportunities within the workshop, assisting with project improvements implementation.
  • Assisting supervisor and engineering team in completing root cause analysis on breakdowns to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Contributing to a strong safety-conscious culture across all operation and maintenance activities onsite.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Mechanical Fitter or Machinist Trade Qualified.
  • Prior experience within fixed plant maintenance and operation roles.
  • Demonstrated analytical ability for technical mechanical systems and fault finding.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Proficiency in SAP, Fiori, BMS & Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Thorough understanding of Fortescue Safety Systems.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a small team of other mechanical and electrical trades professionals.


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