Mechanical Fitter - Fixed Plant
Roster: 8:6 – FIFO Perth
About Us
Meeka Metals Limited (ASX:MEK) owns and operates Western Australia's newest gold mine – the Murchison Gold Project, located 50 km north of Meekatharra.
The project comprises both open pit and underground mining, with an initial mine life of 9 years. Gold production commenced in July 2025 and site activities are rapidly ramping up.
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitters to undertaking planned and reactive breakdown maintenance work on our gold processing plant.
About the Role
The role is responsible for maintaining jaw and cone crushers, screens, conveyers, mills, pumps, fixed plant piping and valves, and requires a good understanding of and familiarity with gold processing plants.
The position is offered on an attractive 8 days on / 6 days off roster, FIFO ex-Perth.
About You
You will be a motivated individual possessing relevant trade qualifications and proven experience working in the mining industry on fixed plant, ideally in the gold sector, and will have:
* Australian Recognised Mechanical or Electrical Trade Qualification (Essential)
* A current manual Australian Driver's licence
* Past experience with all operating equipment required in fixed plant: crushers, conveyers, mills, pumps, piping, valves etc.
* Actively promote and reinforce a strong safety-first and risk-aware culture.
* Experience working with work area permit systems, safe work instructions and equipment isolations processes.
* Strong communication skills and excellent trouble shooting and problem solving abilities.
* Current (less than 6 months old) National Police Clearance
Accommodation & Village Life
You will be based in a modern, well-appointed accommodation village featuring:
* Fully equipped gym
* In room Wi-Fi
* Full Telstra mobile coverage
* Quality catering provided by our in-house team with a generous food budget and a wide variety of fresh, high-quality meals prepared daily by our dedicated chefs
Benefits & Perks
* Highly competitive remuneration package
* Excellent 8:6 roster delivering genuine work/life balance
* Supportive, collaborative team culture with approachable management
* Short & convenient commute: ~1-hour flight Perth Meekatharra + only 25-minute drive from airport to site
Recruitment Process Our process focuses on matching your skills, experience and behaviours to the requirements of the role. As part of the final selection stage, successful candidates will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks including police clearance, medical, right to work, qualification verification and referee checks.
No agency referrals will be accepted for this position at this time.