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Residential role based in Townsville Townsville, Queensland, Australia Working a 4/4 day.night roster
Job ID 25888 Closing date 18/03/2026 Last Updated 03/03/2026 Refinery Maintainer (Mechanical Fitter)
QLD Metallurgical Operations, Copper Refinery, Maintenance
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 25888
Townsville Operations
Located on the coast in tropical North Queensland, Glencore’s Townsville Operations encompass Copper Refineries Pty Ltd and Glencore Port Operations.
Our Townsville Operations mark the final link in Glencore’s fully integrated north Queensland supply chain, connecting the natural resources we produce with markets around the world.
Copper Refineries Pty Ltd is one the world’s leading electrolytic copper refineries, capable of producing 300,000 tonnes per year of premium-quality ISA brand LME Grade A copper cathode using Glencore’s proprietary IsaKIDD refining process. Glencore Port Operations at the Port of Townsville is the export gateway for our north Queensland products.
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 benefits including excellent remuneration packages, employee rewards program, above market superannuation, professional development opportunities.
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The Role
Glencore Copper Refinery is currently advertising for one residential vacancy that exist within the Refinery Maintenance team.
These exciting opportunities will see you gain exposure to the many aspects of maintenance work involved in an industrial copper refining plant. Reporting to the Maintenance Shift Supervisor, you will provide maintenance activities in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner to maintain production targets and uphold all statutory requirements. Working with skilled and enthusiastic teams, this position will allow you to develop and apply your technical skills and knowledge of the Mechanical Trade.
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
Perform routine maintenance and servicing of Fixed Plant across the operation Fault finding and trouble-shooting machinery issues Managing repairs, servicing and maintenance of machinery and equipment Reviewing, creating and modifying preventative maintenance plans for optimum reliability Supporting improvement projects that aim to reduce unplanned stoppages Maintaining and improving OH&S and overall operational standards in the workplace Coaching and supporting apprentices and production workers to improve their mechanical knowledge and skills
You will have the following skillset and attributes:
Mechanical Fitting & Turning Trade qualification or similar 2+ years experience working in heavy industry with hydraulic and pneumatic systems Ability to read and interpret mechanical/schematic drawings Ability to learn and understand machinery assembly / disassembly Excellent trouble-shooting & problem solving skills Flexible approach and adaptable to change with a high attention to detail Good time management skills and able to work well under pressure Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment Good communication skills Willingness and ability to learn new processes Hold a current Australian manual licence Forklift ticket, basic rigger/doggers and EWP tickets would be an advantage
This position will work a 4x4 12hr Day/Night roster.
For further information please contact: Andrew Fabbro 47 818 327
Applications Close: 8.00am Wednesday 19 March 2026