MALCOLM THOMAS
BOORAGOON,Australia
Summary
Experienced and safety-focused Mechanical Fitter with over 30 years in marine and mining working in shutdowns and projects across fixed plant mining operations in WA. Proven ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced environments, with strong skills in maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs on crushers, conveyors, screens, and other heavy mining equipment. Committed to high safety standards and delivering quality work within tight timeframes.
Mechanical Fitter with strong background completing various manual tasks to work on equipment. Successfully followed work orders, drawings, and instructions for precise results. Demonstrated gift for working efficiently to complete work on time.
Team-minded Mechanical Fitter offering many years of experience in parts assembly and precise measuring. Follows safety procedures and committed to helping others to ensure project completion.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Fitter casual as required
Diab engineering
Greenbushes , WA
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Undertake planned maintenance, shutdowns and project works on fixed plant mining equipment, mill maintenance, valve repair and change out, screen repair and changeout, conveyor maintenance rollers, tracking and pulley changes
- Warman pump rebuilds and inspections, cyclone distributor repair and change out, vee belt changing and alignment
- Inspected machinery for defects and performed routine maintenance tasks.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in the workshop.
- Carried out routine maintenance activities on production lines including lubrication, cleaning and replacement of broken parts.
- Disassembled defective equipment for troubleshooting purposes before carrying out repair works.
- Made sure that mechanical parts were properly fit and assembled while observing tight project deadlines.
- Inspected machinery for wear and tear to diagnose faults.
- Provided onsite maintenance and repair work for clients.
Mechanical Fitter
DTH Engineering
Perth, WA
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Undertake planned maintenance, at Tronox mineral sands and Greenbushes Talison ,shutdowns and project works on fixed plant mining equipment, remove and install soft and hard skirts, liners, idler frames, rollers, screen panels.
- Conducted routine maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment.
- Carried out routine maintenance activities on production lines including lubrication, cleaning and replacement of broken parts.
- Installed and maintained mechanical components such as engines, pumps, valves, compressors and gearboxes.
- Provided onsite maintenance and repair work for clients.
- Worked independently and as team member to develop design concepts that met business and technical needs.
Mechanical Fitter
Seaharvest
Carnarvon
- Fixed plant maintenance on prawn trawlers shore based full time
- Servicing and maintenance to Cummins engines K19 - 6ca7
- Servicing and maintenance on hydraulic winches and gear boxes
- Marine shaft surveys, scraping propellers and drive couplings
- Servicing sea water pumps and valves
- Changing main and Auxiliary on trawler. Prop shaft alignment
Mechanical Fitter
Programmed Industrial
- Undertake planned maintenance, shutdowns and project works on fixed plant mining equipment, wet plant, deslimes tank inspections, Warman pump rebuilds and inspections, Agitator change outs, gear boxes, rotor and starter changes, shaft change outs, spool replacements
- Cyclone distributor repairs and changeouts
- Dart valve and Tech Taylor valve changeouts
- Conveyor maintenance, roller changeouts and skirt adjustments
Mechanical Fitter
M.G. Kailis Marine
- Main engine, auxiliary engine changeouts, gear box and alternator changeout realignment with dial gauge
Mechanical Fitter
RCR Maintenance
Perth, WA
- Maintenance, repair and replacement of worn parts and components of machinery such as conveyors, skirts, rollers, feed chutes, end pulleys, pipe spool changer, dredge drive shaft alignment and shaft bearing changeouts, coupling inspections, cyclone maintenance and repairs
Mechanical Fitter
Benchmark Recruitment | Kaifer HSSWA | Acorn | RCR shutdowns | Phoenix Shutdown Services
- Shutdown maintenance, repair and replacement of worn parts and components of fixed plant machinery
Mechanical Fitter
Monadelphous Engineering
- Shutdown and project maintenance FIFO and local, repair and replacement of worn parts and components of fixed plant machinery
Mechanical Fitter
Powerwest
Kalgoorlie
- Dewatering open cut mine Mt Keith
Mechanical Fitter
Water Corporation
Geraldton
- Maintaining Water Corp assets in the mid-west
Mechanical Fitter
Rotondella Fisheries
Fremantle
- Contract work running and maintaining 80 foot trawler vessel at sea
Mechanical Fitter
Norwest Seafoods
Carnarvon
- Mechanical fitting
Education
Carnarvon
Carnarvon , WASkills
- Team work
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Efficiency improvement
- Multitasking
- Equipment Repair
- Hand tools expertise
- Power tools proficiency
- Maintenance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Planned maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Machine repair
References
- Alan Butler, Programmed Industrial, 0498 467 129
- Craig Coomb, Programmed Industrial, 0448 782 702
Licenses Tickets
- Cert III Mechanical Trade
- Class HR
- HRWL EWP FL
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space
- Gas Testing
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter casual as required
Diab engineering
08.2025 - 04.2026
Mechanical Fitter
DTH Engineering
10.2023 - 07.2024
Mechanical Fitter
Seaharvest
Mechanical Fitter
Programmed Industrial
Mechanical Fitter
M.G. Kailis Marine
Mechanical Fitter
RCR Maintenance
Mechanical Fitter
Benchmark Recruitment | Kaifer HSSWA | Acorn | RCR shutdowns | Phoenix Shutdown Services
Mechanical Fitter
Monadelphous Engineering
Mechanical Fitter
Powerwest
Mechanical Fitter
Water Corporation
Mechanical Fitter
Rotondella Fisheries
Mechanical Fitter
Norwest Seafoods
Carnarvon