Mechanical Fitter
- Join the Major Shutdowns Team across various mine sites in the Bowen Basin.
- Perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and installations.
- Work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced mining environment.
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.
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