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Underground mechanical fitter
Maintains underground mobile equipment or fixed services in a mine environment with controlled access and emergency arrangements.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$150k–$220kGross, 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.
Maintains underground mobile equipment or fixed services in a mine environment with controlled access and emergency arrangements. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Diagnose and repair authorised equipment
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Manage underground access and defects
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Test and document return to service
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Boggers and trucks
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Hydraulic and driveline systems
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Underground service plant
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Mechanical trade qualification
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Underground induction and emergency familiarity
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Machine and mine-specific competence
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Mine method and machine fleet
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Fault diagnosis and repair result
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Ground, ventilation and traffic interfaces
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Complete the mechanical trade
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Build mobile or fixed-plant maintenance evidence
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Transition under supervised underground systems
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Experience and verified scope
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Roster, location and shift pattern
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Employer, contract 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.
Diagnoses and repairs OEM equipment across customer mine sites, often travelling with parts, tooling and technical support.
Related role band: $135k–$200kLeads a fitter or mobile maintenance crew through safe execution, quality checks and shift handover.
Related role band: $155k–$215kProgression 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.