Existing Applicant Login Agency Login
Diesel Fitter – Specialised Machine Jacking
Job no: 497286
Work type: Casual
Location: Mackay & Coalfields
Categories: Diesel Fitters
About The Role
This is an opportunity to step away from routine maintenance and into specialised heavy lift and major component operations.
You will work closely with engineering and site teams to safely deliver complex works in accordance with approved lift plans, jacking methodologies, and site safety systems. The role includes involvement in multi‑modular change‑outs conducted during jacking operations as part of ongoing national projects.
As SLS continues to grow, this position offers clear career pathways into advanced technical specialisation or future supervisory and leadership roles.
Key Responsibilities
* Major component change‑outs and machine de‑decking
* Undercarriage jacking and support system installation
* Slew bearing replacements and track frame change‑outs
* Circular and XY milling operations
* Machine recoveries and full machine relocations
* Hydraulic system setup, fault finding, and controlled load movements
* Strict compliance with lift plans, isolations, and site safety systems
About You
* Trade qualified Diesel Fitter
* Strong experience working on large mining excavators and heavy equipment
* Solid capability with hydraulic systems and heavy mechanical components
* Strong interest in major component change‑outs and complex lifting works
* High awareness of risk management and safe work practices
* Ability to work independently and as part of a small specialist team
* Willingness to travel and work across multiple sites and states
Why Work With SLS
Our operations expose you to specialised tasks and equipment not commonly encountered by most fitters, building advanced capability in heavy lift, machining, hydraulics, jacking, and breakdown work.
In Addition To a Competitive Wage, We Offer
* 12% Superannuation on all hours worked
* Company vehicle
* Employee referral scheme
* Salary packaging options (including novated leasing)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* GEM Awards – quarterly recognition program
* Private health insurance discounts
* Length of Service Recognition awards
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.
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.
Advertised: 01 Dec 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications Close
Send me jobs like these
We will email you new jobs that match this search.
Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription.
The email address was invalid, please check for errors.
You must agree to the privacy statement
Subscribe Recaptcha
Privacy agreement
Search Results
Current Opportunities
Powered by PageUp