Workshop Boilermaker

FMS Field Mining Services Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral scheme

Salary packaging

GEM Awards

Length of Service Recognition awards

Job summary

FMS Field Mining Services Group in Mackay is seekingBoilermakers for its Paget workshop. The role involves light to heavy fabrication, reading drawings and assembling large components in a well-equipped workshop.

You will work with a skilled team to deliver quality workmanship while emphasising safety and efficiency. The successful applicant will have experience with plate work, structural steel, and complex assemblies, plus the ability to plan and execute tasks with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in light to heavy steel fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering/fabrication drawings.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and repair steel components in a Paget workshop.
• Work with plate work, structural steel, and complex assemblies.
• Read drawings and plan tasks; use cranes and forklifts safely.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and quality.

Skills

Light fabrication

Heavy fabrication

Reading drawings

Quality workmanship

Teamwork

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Workshop equipment

Job description

FMS Field Mining Services Group - Mackay QLD

Full time

1mo ago , from FMS Field Mining Services Group

Job no: 497952
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
• 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:

• 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
• 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 Groupis 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.

Advertised: 19 Aug 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:

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