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Posted 26 days ago · 9 Oct 2026

Drill Fitter

Techforce Personnel

$95Advertised hourly rate

Day and night shift $95/hr

~$3,339/wk

Take-home, averaged across your swing (after tax, off weeks included)

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2 weeks on / 1 week offCasual12+ monthsDay and night shift11h paid assumed
Pay (as advertised)Up to $95/hr
EmploymentCasual
Duration12+ months
ShiftDay and night shift · 11h paid (assumed)
Roster2 weeks on / 1 week off
Work typeFIFO from Perth
Flights and accommodationIncluded (assumed)
Tickets, licences and inductions required
  • Driver's licence (C class)
  • Trade qualified
  • Experience maintaining and repairing heavy mining equipment
  • Experience with Sandvik drills
SuperPlus 12% super, assumed

Offering $95 per hour casual rates , a FIFO 2:1 roster and a $3,000 sign-on bonus when transitioning to a full-time contract with the client after six months , this is a fantastic opportunity to work on a range of high-spec mining equipment while enjoying flexibility in your employment.
What's on Offer?

  • $95 per hour casual rate
  • FIFO from Perth
  • 2:1 roster – 7 days, 7 nights, 7 days R&R
  • $3,000 sign-on bonus when signing a full-time contract directly with the client after six months (T&Cs apply).
  • Flexibility to remain casual with us or transition to a full-time contract with the client after six months.
  • Superannuation paid on all hours worked.
  • Opportunity to work on a range of major mining equipment.
  • Access to corporate discounts, cashback offers and employee wellbeing programs.
  • Salary sacrificing benefits available.
  • Employee referral program with the opportunity to earn up to $2,500.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.

The Role As a Drill Fitter, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing a range of heavy mining equipment to ensure maximum reliability and performance across site operations.

Equipment includes:

  • Sandvik DR410i, DI650i and DP1500/1600 drills.
  • CAT 6060 shovels.
  • Komatsu PC1250 excavators.
  • Liebherr 9600, 9400 and 9200 excavators.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Carrying out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
  • Diagnosing faults and completing mechanical repairs.
  • Troubleshooting equipment issues and performing breakdown maintenance.
  • Identifying and replacing faulty components.
  • Ensuring all maintenance is completed safely and efficiently.
  • Following site safety procedures and maintenance standards.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • An Australian-recognised mechanical trade qualification.
  • Experience maintaining and repairing heavy mining equipment.
  • Experience with Sandvik drills, Liebherr excavators or CAT shovels highly desirable.
  • A valid Australian driver's licence.
  • Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
  • A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Apply Now Ready to take the next step in your mining career?

If you're a qualified Drill Fitter looking for $95 per hour casual, FIFO from Perth and a 2:1 roster , with the option to remain casual or transition to a full-time contract directly with the client after six months, we'd love to hear from you.

Earn $95 per hour casually, with a potential $3,000 sign-on bonus when transitioning to a full-time client contract.

Apply now or get in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

Source: Techforce

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