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HD Mechanic

Automotive · Singleton, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

This is a job for HD Mechanics who can prove it: a solid record on heavy mining equipment, a recognised trade qualification and an employment history that holds up. Successful applicants take their technical skills into an international environment.

Day to day, the focus is practical. You diagnose faults, maintain complex machinery and keep critical equipment working safely and reliably inside a major mining operation. The roster is 2/1, and the package includes quality tooling, competitive remuneration and overtime opportunities.

The initial contract is 12 months, with possible extension. Stay alert when applying: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose mechanical faults accurately, troubleshoot performance problems and pin down the underlying cause
  • Repair or replace mechanical components as needed, guided by technical documentation and diagnostic data
  • Service heavy mobile mining equipment, including planned preventative maintenance and scheduled inspections
  • Handle Sandvik, Epiroc, CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi and comparable machinery
  • Protect equipment availability and cut operational downtime, working closely with site teams so mining operations stay reliable
  • Do all maintenance in line with site procedures and to high safety standards
  • Keep written records of repairs, inspections and maintenance completed

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Recognised Heavy Diesel, HD or Mobile Plant Mechanic trade qualification
  • At least 5 years of post-trade experience in the industry
  • Demonstrated work on heavy mobile plant or mining machinery
  • Practical experience with major OEM equipment such as Sandvik, Epiroc, CAT, Komatsu or Hitachi
  • Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and mechanical repair ability
  • Employment documents that support your work history, and genuine hands-on technical experience you can demonstrate
  • Prepared to work a 2/1 roster
  • Can work safely in a demanding mining environment
  • Willingness to relocate to the USA
  • Ability to satisfy applicable visa and sponsorship requirements
  • Sponsorship Available

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