Location: Perth,Western Australia,Australia

Drill Fitter

Melet Fluid Technology Pty Ltd

Perth WA

Mining Engineering and Maintenance (Mining, Resources and Energy)

Full time

80 100 per hour

Mobile Plant

Mining

Pneumatics

Drill Fitters and HD Fitters | FIFWA | Drill Support, Exploration and Shutdowns

MELET Fluid Technology is looking for experienced Drill Fitters, plus quality HD Fitters and Mobile Plant Fitters want move in specialist drill support.

We have current and upcoming opportunities across WA for fitters with strong experience in drill rigs, mining mobile plant, hydraulics, pneumatics, breakdowns, field service and exploration support equipment.

If you are already an experienced Drill Fitter, we want speak with you.

If you are a strong HD Fitter, Mobile Plant Mechanic or Field Service Fitter with the right transferable experience and you want get in drills, we want speak with you too.

This is not an entry level role. We are looking for capable tradespeople understand mining equipment, site expectations and the pressure of keeping gear moving.

What is on offer:

Strong hourly rates based on experience, roster and project

FIF opportunities across WA

Range of roster options available

Exploration drill fitter opportunities

Shutdown pool options for fitter’s wherever short swings or project work

Surface drill, exploration and drill maintenance work

Opportunity for the right HD Fitters move in specialist drill support

Direct support from people understand drill rigs

Small specialist business, not a cattle call

Variety of fleets, sites and projects

About MELET

MELET Fluid Technology is a specialist drill support business built around quality trades, practical field knowledge and proper drill rig experience.

We support drill operations across maintenance, breakdowns, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, inspections, rebuilds, servicing and field support.

We are not trying be everything everyone. We are focused on drill support, drill maintenance and getting the right people on the right jobs.

The Work

Depending on your experience and the project, work may include:

Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on drill rigs

Breakdown diagnostics and repairs

Hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical fault finding

Exploration drill rig maintenance and support

Surface drill and blast fleet support

Field service and site based work

Shutdown and short term project support

Inspections, servicing and component change outs

Supporting crews keep rigs available, safe and productive

Experience we are looking for

We are interested in speaking with:

Experienced Drill Fitters

HD Fitters with drill exposure

Mobile Plant Fitters wanting move in drill support

Field Service Fitters with strong hydraulic and fault finding experience

Fitters with exploration, RC, diamond, blast hole, compressor or support equipment experience

Experience on drill rigs is highly regarded, especially Epiroc, Sandvik, CAT or exploration drilling equipment.

However, drill experience is not the only way in.

If you have strong experience across mining mobile plant, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, compressors, pumps, cylinders, hose and fitting work, breakdowns, field service or exploration support equipment, MELET may be able offer a pathway in drill support.

You need already be a capable tradesperson. This is not for completely green applicants. It is an opportunity for the right fitter move into specialist area.

You will need

Australian recognised trade qualification in Heavy Duty Mobile Plant Equipment

Previous experience working on mining equipment, drill rigs, field service or relevant support equipment

Current Australian driver's licence

Ability taps site medical and drug and alcohol screening

Strong safety attitude

Good fault finding ability

Pride in your work

The ability work with crews, supervisors and clients without drama

Shutdown pool

If you are not chasing a permanent roster but want be part of a reliable shutdown and project pool, we still want hear from you.

Tell us your availability, preferred swing length, previous experience and the type of work you want.

Why apply with MELET

Because good fitters know the difference between a proper specialist support business and a company just trying fill a seat.

With MELET, you are dealing with people understand the gear, understand the pressure on site and understand that good trades deserve straight communication, decent work and respect.

If you are already a Drill Fitter, we want know what rigs you have worked on.

If you are a HD Fitter wanting move in drills, we want know what experience you have that transfers across.

Nlong corporate circus.

Ncover letter needed.

If your resume is rough, that is fine. We care more about what equipment you have worked on, what you can fault find, and whether people would want you back on site.

Please include: The equipment, machines or drill rigs you have worked on Your preferred roster

Whether you are chasing ongoing work, exploration work or shutdown pool work

Your current location

Your availability

Posted: 24-06-2026
Salary: 80 to 100 per hour

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

How to apply?

Send through your resume or a short summary of your experience tadmin@melet.com.au or call 0437802848 for further details.

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