Workshop Boilermaker

FMS Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Novated leasing

GEM Awards

Private health discounts

Length of service awards

Job summary

FMS Group's Paget Workshop in Mackay region is seeking a Workshop Boilermaker. You will perform light to heavy fabrication, read drawings, and weld to 9606.1 standards within a supportive crew focused on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Join a team committed to workmanship excellence, with opportunities to work on large components, use cranes and workshop equipment, and advance your skills through hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant Trade Qualification
• Current driver’s licence (preferred)
• High-risk tickets an advantage (forklift, crane, dogging, rigging)
• Must weld to 9606.1 standards and pass weld test
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong focus on safety and quality
• Problem solving and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Light to heavy steel fabrication
• Experience with plate work, structural steel, and complex assemblies
• MIG / Flux Core welding experience (TIG / Stick advantageous)
• Reading and interpreting engineering and fabrication drawings
• Assembly and welding of large components
• Use of overhead cranes, forklifts, and workshop equipment
• Cutting, gouging, and preparation of materials
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and quality

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Cutting tools

Job description

Workshop Boilermaker

Work type: Full time

Location: Mackay & Coalfields

Categories: Boilermakers

About The Role

Join our Paget Workshop team and become part of a business that values safety, quality, and looking after its people. Based in Paget, this role offers the opportunity to work in a well-equipped workshop delivering fabrication, repairs, and component work as part of a skilled and supportive crew.

We Want You

We are after Boilermakers who take pride in doing the job right the first time. You have a sharp eye for detail, high standards, and a strong commitment to quality workmanship. You are confident across light to heavy fabrication, can read and interpret drawings, and know how to plan your work effectively.

If you are reliable, motivated, and bring a positive attitude with a strong team and safety mindset, you will fit right in. We are looking for people who want to be part of a crew that backs each other, takes ownership, and delivers quality every time.

• Light to heavy steel fabrication
• Experience with plate work, structural steel, and complex assemblies
• MIG / Flux Core welding experience (TIG / Stick advantageous)
• Reading and interpreting engineering and fabrication drawings
• Assembly and welding of large components
• Use of overhead cranes, forklifts, and workshop equipment
• Cutting, gouging, and preparation of materials
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and quality

These are challenging roles that will deliver great rewards to the right candidates. We are looking for people who are self-motivated and results driven to join our team.

The Successful Applicant, Will Have

• Relevant Trade Qualification
• Current driver's licence (preferred)
• High-risk tickets an advantage (forklift, crane, dogging, rigging)
• Must be able to weld to 9606.1 standards and pass weld test
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A strong focus on safety and quality
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Great communication and interpersonal skills

Not only will you receive an exciting wage, we also have great employee benefits on offer, such as:

• The opportunity to continue to build the team with the employee referral scheme (an extra way for you to earn additional money),
• Salary packaging – such as Novated leasing
• GEM Awards – Quarterly reward system to recognise employees going the extra mile
• Private Health discounts
• Length of Service Recognition awards

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: About FMS Group | Heavy Industry Services Since 2005

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.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.