Closes: Feb 22, 2026
Fitters Senior Role in Mining & Industrial Fabrication
For Fitters, Boilermakers, and Maintenance Technicians to deliver high-quality structural and machine maintenance outcomes in demanding mining and industrial settings. A permanent full-time role within a respected contracting environment in Northern Queensland.
About the Fitters senior role
- Requires: Proven qualifications and skills as a Fitter in mining or heavy industrial sectors.
- Salary guide: $45 - $60 per hour.
- Location: NMt Isa, FIFO from Brisbane, Cairns or Townsville
What the Fitters senior role will do each day
- Undertake structural work and machine maintenance in mining environments.
- Replace handrails and other safety-related infrastructure onsite.
- Possibly supervise fitters and boilermakers across departments.
- Perform work in quarry and mining site environments adhering to safety protocols.
- Complete site inductions and manage required onsite physicals.
- Hold and utilise essential tickets such as doggers or riggers as needed.
Why this Fitters senior role stands out?
This Fitters senior position offers the chance to work long-term with stable contractors across various mine sites in Northern Queensland. The role provides exposure to unique and challenging mining environments with opportunities to participate in surge work during plant shutdowns. If you're an experienced fitter looking for consistent ongoing work in a supportive contracting environment, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills and advance your career.
Your next employer is a leading mining contracting firm known for delivering dependable projects and prioritising safety and career progression for its Fitters. They offer the chance to work across multiple mining sites with ongoing work prospects, plant shutdown involvement, and a strong team culture.
What you need to succeed as a Fitters senior role
- Trade qualification as a Fitter or Boilermaker.
- Previous experience working in mining or heavy industry environments.
- Hold relevant tickets: Dogger, Rigger, or similar.
- Minimum work visa allowing full-time employment in Australia.
Job benefits for Fitters senior role include
- Long-term ongoing work across multiple mining sites.
- Competitive hourly rates with potential surge opportunities.
- Supportive contractor environment prioritising safety.
- Exposure to diverse and unique mining and quarry work.
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