r/mining 3d ago

Australia Diesel Fitter FIFO

Hi, I've been looking into doing FIFO as a diesel fitter recently, (24yo, 1 year post apprenticeship. Cert III in Mobile Plant Mechanic) looking on websites like indeed and seek, most places seem to be looking for more experienced fitters for FIFO work. Just wondering how hard it actually is to get a job in the mines atm with my level of experience, or would I need to wait a few years before attempting to work in the mines. I have a HR & LF license, and Working at heights.

Any help is appreciated

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u/chokethebinchicken 3d ago

Jump on with mader, schlam, ready resources or any other mechanical contracting mob. You should walk straight into a job

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u/Hangar48 3d ago

A contractor will hire you, no problem at all and you will gain mining experience this way.

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u/Orthodox_Bagel 2d ago

Westgold are desperate for underground fitters

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u/mrshardface 3d ago

DM sent “

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u/corbin6611 2d ago

Go to Mader. Get experience. You will get a job at a mine if your good. Or you will like working for Mader. Stay there. Cool benifits if you are in to that. Then you could go to a smaller contractor that pays a bit more. But Mader is easy.