Mechanical Fitter | Major Shutdowns

FMS Field Mining Services Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual shutdowns

4/4/4 roster

Weekly pay

Flare HR benefits

Referral rewards

Recognition rewards

Safety culture

Job summary

FMS Field Mining Services Group in Mackay, QLD is seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters for casual/temporary shutdown work across Bowen Basin mine sites. You will perform shutdown maintenance, repairs and installations on fixed plant and heavy mobile equipment while adhering to safety, quality and site procedures.

Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner trade, mining/shutdown experience, and necessary tickets (Coal Board Medical, Standard 11, Working at Heights, Gas Test,

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner.
• Shutdown/mining industry experience.
• Experience on fixed plant and heavy mobile equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing.
• Current Coal Board Medical and Standard 11.
• Current Working at Heights, Gas Test, and Confined Space tickets.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical shutdown maintenance and project works across mine sites.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, overhauls and installations on equipment.
• Work safely and efficiently following site procedures and standards.
• Collaborate with team to deliver shutdown scopes to a high standard.
• Adapt to varying site requirements and equipment.

Skills

Trade Certificate

Mining experience

Fixed plant experience

Heavy mobile equipment

Fault finding

Drug/alcohol testing

Coal Board Medical

Standard 11

Working at Heights

Gas Test

Confined Space

Driver's Licence

Job description

FMS Field Mining Services Group - Mackay QLD

Casual/Temporary

19h ago , from FMS Field Mining Services Group

FMS Group is looking for experienced, safety-focused Mechanical Fitters to join our Major Shutdowns Team across various mine sites throughout the Bowen Basin, QLD.

If you're a reliable Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in quality workmanship, working safely and getting the job done right the first time, we'd like to hear from you.

What's on offer?

• Ongoing casual shutdown opportunities across multiple Bowen Basin mine sites
• 4/4/4 rosters
• Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay
• Access to Flare HR employee benefits
• Employee referral rewards
• Service recognition rewards
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety, quality and people

About the Role

As a Mechanical Fitter with FMS Group, you'll be part of our experienced Major Shutdowns Team delivering shutdown maintenance and project works in a fast-paced mining environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out mechanical shutdown maintenance and project works across various mine sites
• Performing mechanical maintenance, repairs, overhauls and installations
• Working safely and efficiently in accordance with site procedures and industry standards
• Working effectively within a team to deliver shutdown scopes safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Adapting to various site requirements, equipment and shutdown scopes

Experience in CHPP, shovel and dragline shutdown maintenance will be highly regarded.

What You'll Bring

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Current Trade Certificate - Mechanical Fitter / Fitter & Turner
• Demonstrated shutdown and/or mining industry experience
• Experience working on fixed plant and heavy mobile equipment will be highly regarded
• Strong mechanical fitting, maintenance and fault-finding skills
• Ability to pass ongoing drug and alcohol testing
• Current Coal Board Medical and Standard 11
• Current Working at Heights, Gas Test and Confined Space tickets
• Current Driver's Licence

About Us

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG (2013), WA (2017), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in 2019.

Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025. Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.

Interested in knowing more about us? Visit our website to learn more about FMS Group and the opportunities available.

Delivering the best ... every time.

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.