Rubber Liner

Overview

Glencore Australia is hiring a Rubber Liner for its Surface Workshop within the Surface Operations and Site Services Workshop area at Mount Isa, Queensland. This is a residential role based in Mount Isa, with some flexibility available in roster arrangements. The position reports to the Supervisor Asset Support.

The site is undergoing major transformation work, and the company is seeking people who want to contribute to a long-term future for the region. The role is suited to someone motivated by practical workshop work, improvement, and strong teamwork in an environment that supports Queensland Metals assets.

What the role involves

The main purpose of this position is to oversee the rubber-lining repair and maintenance workload in a workshop setting. The work includes rebuilding and refurbishing rubber-lined parts used in mining and processing, carrying out rubber lining and re-lining tasks, and applying protective wear surfaces where required. The role also covers planning and handling repeat work, as well as ensuring work is completed to the expected quality and safety standards.

Key duties

• Rebuild and restore rubber-lined components used in mining and processing equipment.
• Carry out rubber lining, re-lining and wear-surface protection work.
• Plan and coordinate routine and recurring workshop jobs.
• Maintain consistent standards for quality and safe work practices.
• Support a workplace culture centred on safety, operational performance and ongoing improvement.
• Deliver responsive service for both scheduled work and breakdown situations.
• Encourage strong team performance with a focus on safety and quality.
• Look for cost improvements, waste reduction and value-adding opportunities.
• Promote high housekeeping standards and the behaviours that support them.
• Help improve quality assurance processes and workshop standards.
• Read drawings and apply practical knowledge of rubber-lining methods, workshop procedures and component preparation.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant is detail-oriented, hands-on and ready to take initiative. They should be able to represent and support the values of Mount Isa Mines, and ideally bring trade skills in rubber lining or another industrial wear-protection discipline. Supervisory background is considered an advantage.

Additional information

Reference number: 38301.

Applications close at 8:00 am on 30 June 2026.

This is a full-time residential workshop position in Mount Isa, Queensland.

Roster flexibility may be available.

The employer is looking for local professionals and trades who want long-term security and meaningful work.