Leads a fitter or mobile maintenance crew through safe execution, quality checks and shift handover.
Related role band: $155k–$215kMechanical · Skilled
Shutdown mechanical fitter
Completes planned mechanical repairs and changeouts during a bounded plant outage with strict access, sequence and quality controls.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$135k–$195kGross, 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.
Completes planned mechanical repairs and changeouts during a bounded plant outage with strict access, sequence and quality controls. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Inspect and replace allocated components
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Coordinate isolations and lifting interfaces
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Record measurements and completion checks
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Work packs and drawings
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Mechanical tools and gauges
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Bearings, drives and structural interfaces
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Recognised mechanical trade
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Shutdown induction and site isolation competence
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High-risk work licences only for tasks personally performed
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Asset and outage scope
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Fit-up and measurement records
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Crew coordination and safe handback
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build fixed-plant trade experience
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Join planned contractor outages
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Expand into complex changeouts and planning support
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Campaign length and utilisation
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Day or night shift and overtime
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Trade scope, travel and allowances
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.
Builds executable maintenance work packs for a bounded outage, including scope, labour, materials and critical interfaces.
Related role band: $130k–$180kUses maintenance, condition and failure data to improve tactics and availability for a defined asset class.
Related role band: $140k–$200kProgression 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.