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Mill reliner
Removes and replaces wear liners inside a grinding mill during a tightly sequenced plant shutdown.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$115k–$180kGross, generally before super
Common roster context8/6, 7/7, 2/1 and shutdown campaigns occur; workshop roles may be residential.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Removes and replaces wear liners inside a grinding mill during a tightly sequenced plant shutdown. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Prepare tools and liner components
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Remove and install liners under approved controls
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Inspect, torque and document completed scope
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Mill liners and bolts
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Liner handlers and torque equipment
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Shutdown work packs
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Employer relining training and verified task competence
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Confined-space, lifting and isolation requirements for the assigned work
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Site medical and shutdown induction
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Mill and liner type
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Tasks and tool competence
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Quality, sequencing and handback evidence
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Join a reputable relining contractor's training pathway
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Build supervised campaign experience
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Develop specialist tooling and leadership capability
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Campaign utilisation and travel
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Shift length, nights and overtime
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Experience on mill and tooling type
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is this base salary, gross cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, point of hire, ordinary hours and overtime terms apply?
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What duties, equipment and written authorities are included in the offer?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Lead people, work controls and handovers across a wider scope; statutory appointment and licence duties must be checked separately.
Compare roles and pay →Builds executable maintenance work packs for a bounded outage, including scope, labour, materials and critical interfaces.
Related role band: $130k–$180kProgression depends on demonstrated competence, vacancies, performance, qualifications and any appointment requirements. A related profile is a starting point, not a guarantee of that exact title or scope. Browse all 98 role profiles →
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 27 September 2026.