Role:
Jones Welding Solutions are recruiting for Mechanical Fitters & Boilermaker Welders (BMW) for FIFO/ Shutdown & Maintenance (Fixed Plant/ Mining).
We are looking for individuals with refinery and fixed plant experience who thrive on working in team environments and are experienced, motivated and skilled for multiple opportunities including various schedules/ shutdowns/ rosters in 2026.
Rosters Available:
* 2:1 Roster (2 weeks on / 1 week off)
* 8:6 Roster (8 days on / 6 days off)
* 7:7 Roster (7 on / 7 off)
* Shutdown Rosters (Short-term / Ad-hoc)
* FIFO from Perth, WA
* Work across multiple WA mine sites (Pilbara, Goldfields, Midwest or client project sites)
The successful applicant will have:
* Valid Driving License
* Mechanical Fitter Trade qualification or Boilermaker Welder Trade qualification
* Working at Heights (within 2 years)
* Confined Space (within 2 years)
* Construction Induction Card (White or Blue card)
* Rigging and Forklift tickets would be beneficial
* Ability to pass a pre-employment and site medical testing; and
* Police Clearance.
Key Responsibilities include:
Mechanical Fitter -
* Fixed plant maintenance, servicing, and repairs of heavy mining and processing equipment: crushers, conveyors, pumps, screens, structural steel, chutes, liners, valves/pumps, gearboxes, vibration feeders, belts/pulleys etc.
* Shutdown and breakdown maintenance: disassembly, overhaul, reassembly of mechanical components (gearboxes, pumps, screens, conveyors, structural components) during scheduled shutdowns or ad-hoc breakdowns
* Routine inspections, preventative maintenance, servicing, and planned maintenance execution
* Documentation and reporting: shift handovers, logging maintenance/repair actions, complying with maintenance procedures and site safety / maintenance management systems; and
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* Adhering strictly to site safety standards: lock-out/tag-out, use of PPE, following site safety procedures (confined space protocols, working at heights, hazard identification, etc.).
Boilermaker Welder -
* Structural repairs, fabrication & heavy-plate work
* Maintenance and repairs on fixed-plant equipment such as crusher, screens, chutes & hoppers, conveyors & frames, wear plates, liner replacement and ore handling structures
* Cutting, gouging, arc-air, MIG, flux-core, stick welding
* Interpreting drawings, measurements, tolerances & fabrication requirements
* Safe execution of welding and structural repair work within tight shutdown timeframes; and
* Working within multi-trade shutdown teams on scheduled and breakdown maintenance.
What we offer:
* Superannuation paid on ALL hours worked
* Competitive Rates
About Us:
Jones Welding Solutions (JWS) is a proudly family-built and operated company, offering over 25 years of experience delivering mechanical, welding, and fabrication services to the Western Australian mining and industrial sectors. Founded on trust, dedication, and a strong commitment to quality, health, and safety, we provide expert project support with versatility, technical skill, and care.