A1 - FIFO Positions

Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaFull-timePosted Oct 16, 2026

Job description

FIFO Shutdown Trades – Boilermakers & Mechanical Fitters Job Brief We are seeking fifteen (15) Trade-Qualified Boilermakers and ten (10) Trade-Qualified Mechanical Fitters for an upcoming maintenance campaign across South Australia . These are highly lucrative, casual fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) positions requiring a commitment to specific shutdown blocks between August and December.

If you are a skilled heavy-industry professional who thrives in fast-paced shutdown environments, we want you on our crew. Position Details 📍 Location: South Australia (FIFO from major SA hubs / Local state applicants only) 💰 Pay Rate: $60.00 – $65.00 per hour 👥 Total Vacancies: 25 positions (15x Boilermakers | 10x Mechanical Fitters) 🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available (Must have full local working rights; no offshore applicants) 📅 Campaign Schedule (Must commit to all blocks): August: 2 days (Starts August 4 & 5. September: 4 days October: 22 days (Major campaign block) December: 4 days Core Responsibilities By Trade For Boilermakers: Fabrication & Repair: Perform high-quality welding, heavy fabrication, cutting, grinding, and fitting tasks under tight shutdown deadlines. Structural Maintenance: Complete structural steel repairs, structural modifications, and component installations safely. Blueprints: Accurately read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical structural plans. For Mechanical Fitters: Mechanical Overhauls: Perform heavy mechanical maintenance, asset repairs, and precision component overhauls during fixed-window shutdowns. Alignment & Installation: Install, precision-align, and replace heavy mechanical components (pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, valves). Fault Finding: Rapidly isolate mechanical faults, troubleshoot issues, and execute repairs to return machinery to production.

Requirements

& Qualifications Australian Recognized Trade Certificate (Cert III in Engineering

  • Mechanical Trade or Fabrication/Boilermaking). Proven, hands-on experience working in heavy industrial, mining, or resource sector FIFO shutdowns . Deep knowledge of heavy site safety procedures, risk assessments, and isolation/lockout protocols. Current relevant shutdown tickets (Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, and Construction White Card are highly regarded). Must be physically fit, able to pass a comprehensive pre-employment medical, and pass ongoing drug and alcohol screens.

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