Maintenance Technician

At Lynas Rare Earths - we do interesting stuff!

Our Rare Earths deposit in Mt Weld, Western Australia, is acknowledged as one of the highest-grade Rare Earths mine in the world– so you’re joining a very unique team! As a team member you will be contributing to the sustainable supply of rare earths metals which are used in oil & gas, electric vehicles, and wind turbines.

Lynas Rare Earths is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician - Mechanical Fitter to join our Maintenance team at Mt Weld. This role is responsible for troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns and carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance activities to ensure plant reliability and performance. This is a FIFO position from Perth to our Mt Weld Operations on an 8/6 roster.

As a highly valued member of the Lynas Rare Earths team, you will:

Attend and contribute to daily pre-start and pre-shift meetings

Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical faults and breakdowns

Perform planned and corrective maintenance in a safe and timely manner

Provide detailed reporting on maintenance activities and breakdown events

Identify and recommend improvements to equipment and processes to enhance reliability

Conduct routine inspections and identify hazards or opportunities for improvement

Provide ongoing maintenance support to operations

Remain contactable while on site to respond to breakdowns as required

Participate in incident investigations and provide technical expertise

What you will bring to the team

Qualifications

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Valid C Class WA Manual Driver’s Licence

W@H, EWP, Forklift, Confined Space, First aid,

Experience

Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Technician within the mining industry

Skills & Attributes

Strong knowledge of plant mechanical equipment and systems

High level of technical competency and attention to detail

Effective time management and prioritisation skills

Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Experience using Pronto (or similar CMMS) is desirable

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Maintenance Technician

Resources & Energy Mining - Engineering & Maintenance

Closes 20th Aug 26

Perth Western Australia Australia