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Mining Plant Mechanic (Heavy Diesel Fitter)

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Heavy diesel fitters in mining keep massive excavators, dozers, and haul trucks operational. They diagnose hydraulic and mechanical faults, replace components, and perform preventative maintenance in challenging, remote environments.

Key Benefits

Essential for Production

Equipment downtime is costly, making skilled fitters highly valued.

Complex Machinery

Work on engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and electronic control systems.

FIFO Opportunities

Commonly employed on mine sites with substantial salaries and benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or Heavy Diesel Fitting, often combined with on-site mining experience.
Yes. Lifting large components and working in hot, dusty conditions is typical on remote sites.
Typically no, but some advanced diagnostic or auto-electrical skills are useful for integrated systems.

Mining Plant Mechanic (Heavy Diesel Fitter)

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