Belt Splicer
Job highlights
Karratha and Dampier residential applicants only
Lifestyle & Family friendly roster (5:5 / 4:4)
Competitive pay rates
About our Client
Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety and environmental performance.
About the Role
Rio Tinto Dampier Port mine site are seeking a Conveyor Technician or Mechanical Maintainer with Belt Splicer experience to join their crew. The role will predominantly involve performing splicing and repairs on all types of conveyor belts, installing conveyor belts using rigging gear, winches or cranes as required to fit and assemble system components, and the disassembly of the conveyors by removing components of system (guards, scrapers, rollers, stringers and frames) to gain access to belt to perform splice. The role may also involve locking of counter weights (hydraulics) and performing conveyor belt mapping on pulleys, rollers or belts and report on belt condition.
Skills & Experience
1-2 years experience in conveyor belt splicing
Mechanical Trade Qualification or Belt Slicer experience
Valid Australian 'C' class manual driver licence
High Risk Work Licence - EWP (highly desirable)
Working at Heights (highly desirable)
Conveyor belt scraper & Steel cord experience (highly desirable)
Proficiency with inspecting belts for damage & faults (highly desirable)
Fitness to handle manual labour in hot conditions in the Pilbara
About WorkPac
WorkPac is Australia's leading, privately owned recruitment provider to the mining, construction, engineering, light industrial and healthcare sectors. We are proud to partner with some of the country's leading companies to deliver rewarding permanent, contract, temporary and traineeship recruitment opportunities.
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Jessica Cristiano - Recruitment Coordinator
Phone contact: (08) 9201 6260
WorkPac - Rio Tinto Project Services
Reference no. TMPRIJ202055168
At WorkPac, we recognise we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.
Job title: | Belt Splicer |
Contract type: | Contract |
Location: | Regional WA - Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara, Regional WA |
Industry: | Trades and Services Labourer and Handyperson |
Job expiry: | 2020-07-14 |
Reference: | TMPRIJ202055168 |
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