Smelting & Refining, Lead Smelter - Maintenance
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 101673
Mount Isa Mines are currently advertising a Fitter vacancy that exists in the Lead Smelter Department. This is an excellent opportunity to further your experience and develop your technical skills and industry knowledge. This position is residentially based in Mount Isa and will require you to work a 4/4/4/2 roster.
Mount Isa
Mount Isa is a thriving city acting as a hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. Mount Isa Mines attracts the best people from all over Australia and the world who are drawn to working for a high-calibre mining operation with the added benefit of a comfortable residential-based work arrangement.
We believe in the value of our people and our approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well-being. We offer excellent remuneration package and benefits above market superannuation, and significant professional development opportunities. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au
Our people return home every day and enjoy a thriving town of 23,000 people. You will always have something to do, go to restaurants, movies, join a gym and sporting activities, play golf, as well as fishing and camping and activities at the lake.
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will provide effective maintenance in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner to ensure that production and statutory requirements are met.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Repair and maintenance of fixed plant within the Lead Smelter
- Undertaking preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on equipment such as pumps, conveyor systems and hydraulic systems
- High and safe quality of work conducted and maintained.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Trade qualification – Fitter (Mechanical) essential
- Current manual driver’s license
- Experience within mining/heavy industry environment will be highly regarded.
- Ability to think logically and solve problems when required.
- Flexible in terms of rosters and possible changes to roster when required as per business needs.
Benefits Glencore offer the successful candidate for this position:
- Competitive Remuneration packaged with 12% superannuation.
- Paid relocation inclusive of 12 weeks furnished transit accommodation.
- $10,000 Sign on bonus (subject to eligibility)
- Benefits program including discounts with Health Insurance providers, online and in-store discounts through Glencore Rewards, salary sacrificing vehicles, Employee Referral Program and Recognition and Reward programs.
- Fantastic professional development opportunities with leadership development programs, ambassador Programs and unrivalled career opportunities
Applications Close: 8:00am Monday, 19th January 2026
