Maintenance Craftsman

Maintenance Craftsman Job Highlights

Company Profile

Rio Tinto is a pioneer in mining and metals. The company produces materials essential to human progress. Iron ore for steel, aluminum for cars and smartphones, copper for wind turbines, electric cars, and the pipes that bring water to our home. Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint – and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Maintenance Craftsman (Craftsman C) to join its maintenance team.

The role is suitable for someone with experience in inspecting, repairing, replacing, installing, adjusting, and maintaining mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment and systems.

The position will report to the Supervisor (Maintenance).

Educational Qualification

• The applicants should have a High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

• The candidates are expected to have work-related experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Dismantling, cleaning, fabricating, repairing, replacing, layout, installing, maintaining, assembling, adjusting, and lubricating all mobile, mechanical, plumbing, and piping equipment
• Follow safety standards and processes at all times in accordance with company HSEQ guidelines
• Perform rigging; driving a truck or other mobile equipment to transport tools, materials, parts, and machinery
• Recognizing malfunctioning equipment and diagnosing problems
• Working in Concentrator or field, operating mobile, stationary, and other plant equipment or machines to facilitate installation or repair.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (Days and Nights)
• Pass a basic mechanical abilities practical test

Credible Ones

• Hydraulic experience
• Industrial mechanical craftsman experience or Millwright Certification
• Pump rebuild and alignment experience
• Welding Skills

Skills to Consider Form (not essential)

• Agriculture
• Airlines, other transportation
• Construction
• Hospitality
• Hospitals, health care
• Manufacturing
• Mining
• Processing
• Warehousing and logistics

Benefits/Perks

• A competitive salary package with quarterly incentive awards (EIP) for eligible employees
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
• Excellent retirement plan including 6% Retirement Contribution Plan
• Generous 401k matching program (company matched. 50 per dollar up to 6% of your base pay)
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters

Employer’s Statement

Rio Tinto is committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable themselves. The company treats each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.