Job description
Trades Assistant - Rubber Liner
QLD Metallurgical Operations, Surface Operations, Site Services Workshop
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 105367
Glencore Mount Isa Mines is currently seeking a Trades Assistant Rubber Liner – Surface Workshop team, reporting to the Supervisor - Asset Support. This is a residential position based in Mount Isa, with some flexibility around roster options.
Mount Isa
Mount Isa is a thriving regional hub for business, transport, services and government in Northwest Queensland. Mount Isa Mines attracts high calibre people from across Australia and the world who value working for a world class mining operation with the benefit of a residential lifestyle.
We value our people and foster professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit while never compromising on safety or wellbeing. We offer an excellent remuneration package, strong benefits, and significant professional development opportunities. Learn more at www.mountisamines.com.au
The Role
As part of an expanding team, this role suits a motivated individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity supporting the wider Metals Assets in a workshop environment. The ideal candidate is someone who recognises opportunity, challenges the status quo, and brings fresh thinking to the team. With a view to be trained to become Certificate III Polymer Technician.
The core responsibility of this role is to manage the rubber lining repair and maintenance workload, including but not limited to:
Assist with rebuild and refurbishment of rubber lined components used in mining and processing
Work with tradesperson to rubber line, reline, and apply protective wear surface applications
Assist with repetitive and planned rubber lining work
Ensuring quality standards and safe work practices are consistently met
Your Key Responsibilities Include:
Promoting and reinforcing a culture of safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement
Providing high level service to Queensland Metals Asset stakeholders in both planned and breakdown scenarios
Creating a team focus on performance, safety and quality
Challenging cost and delivering value creation initiatives, including waste reduction
Sustain a high housekeeping standard and the cultural expectations that support them
Help manage Quality Assurance within the workshop team
The Successful Applicant Will Have:
Strong attention to detail and a proactive, can do attitude
Ability to articulate, demonstrate and promote the business vision
Previous experience in processing, or a large workshop environment an advantage
A current manual Australian driver’s licence an advantage
Basic to intermediate computer skills
Applications Close: 8.00am Monday 21 September 2026