Workfast is partnering with an Australian engineering and manufacturing company, to source experienced Mechanical Fitters for Field Service Technician roles. This is a dynamic, hands-on field position focusing on diagnostics, breakdowns, repairs, rebuilds, and commissioning of specialised underground mining, material handling, and face machinery.

- $66 / hr + penalties
- DIDO (Emerald, Mackay, or Rockhampton, QLD)
- Contract to permanent positions

You will travel across Queensland, heading underground to support coal mining operations, troubleshoot complex faults and keep critical machinery in production.

Key Responsibilities

- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical faults on specialised underground mining equipment.
- Execute planned maintenance, preventative maintenance, and emergency breakdown field service call-outs.
- Provide hands-on technical support for coal cutting and face machinery underground.
- Complete comprehensive equipment rebuilds, refurbishments, assembly, and commissioning.
- Conduct pre-start checks, statutory testing, and rigorous safety inspections.
- Read and execute work from complex engineering drawings and scopes of work.
- Build robust, professional relationships with customer and site teams.

Key Requirements

- Relevant Mechanical Trade Qualification.
- Proven field service experience within underground coal mining, with extensive background in coal cutting and face machinery.




- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities, with the ability to read and interpret engineering schematics.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
- Highly autonomous, strong work ethic, serious commitment to safety, and the flexibility to work overtime and travel across NSW and QLD.
- Current Coal Board Medical, Forklift Licence and broad experience across various underground face machinery.

Benefits

- $66 / hr + penalties.
- Casual to full-time employment
- DIDO options around QLD
- Diverse field service work with a strong pipeline of projects and genuine workplace flexibility.
- Opportunities for career development and progression as the mining division expands.
- Access to employee rewards, discounts, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Us

Workfast is a labour hire company working with some of Australia's largest and leading building companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988.

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