Lineborer

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Opportunity

Work Location:

• Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people

Roster:

7D7N14R – FIFO ex Perth, Broome, Kununurra

Fortescue are currently seeking an experienced Mobile Equipment Maintenance Line borer to join our team at Christmas Creek on a 2:2 roster. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing support to the mobile maintenance fleet with all planned and unplanned line boring tasks on a wide range of earthmoving components in the workshop and field-based machine operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machining tools and equipment
• Minor welding and fabrication tasks when required
• Use of liquid nitrogen to assemble and fit various components
• Maintain and troubleshoot boring equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Conduct quality checks to ensure parts meet specifications
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to identify and address equipment issues

Qualifications and Experience

• Australian Recognised Trade Qualification -  Fabrication/Machining
• Proven experience in Mobile Equipment maintenance and repairs
• Confident lathe operator
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and alongside a team
• Demonstrated computer literacy with all MS Office and SAP highly desirable

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers 

Advert Closes: 27 October 2024

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.