What This Role Offers Gain exposure to both new and existing systems and plant. Opportunity to upskill with welding inspector training. Progression pathways into other areas of the business, such as planning and supervision. About the Opportunity An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Technician (Boilermaker) to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. This site-based role reports to the Mechanical Supervisor and operates on a 2:2 roster (day and night shift). Your focus will be on maintaining surface and underground equipment, ensuring reliable operations that meet operational targets and company standards. Your primary responsibilities will include: Inspecting equipment, troubleshooting failures, and identifying mechanical issues to implement solutions. Performing routine maintenance, repairs, and modifications on mining equipment. Utilising welding and metal fabrication to repair and construct equipment components and structures. Responding to breakdowns to minimise downtime and restore equipment quickly. Accurately documenting maintenance activities, equipment status, parts inventory, and work orders in the maintenance management system (MMS). Adhering to all safety standards, procedures, and processes while demonstrating exemplary behaviour. About You Our ideal candidate will have previous mechanical maintenance experience, including working with fixed plant processing equipment in the mining industry. Other key skills, experience, and qualifications: Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaker / Welding). Proficiency in using MMS, such as Pronto or SAP. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. A current C-class manual driver’s licence. About 29Metals and Golden Grove 29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane. We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and project in Redhill, Chile. Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades. Next Steps Empower your future with us – apply now. Candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment testing, which may include a medical assessment, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, working rights verification, reference checks, and qualification / licence checks.
