Whitsundays • Mackay • Bowen Basin
Built Tough.
Built Local.
Heavy fabrication, mining shutdowns, dragline maintenance, and mobile welding services — from the Whitsundays to the Bowen Basin. We go where the work is.
What We Do
Our Services
Mining & Shutdowns
On-site fabrication and welding for open-cut mines, dragline maintenance, and scheduled shutdowns across the Bowen Basin and Mackay coalfields.
Bucket Repairs
Field and workshop repair of excavator, dragline, and loader buckets. Structural welding and wear plate replacement — on-site in the pit or back in the yard.
Washplant Maintenance
Fabrication and welding maintenance for coal washplants — screens, chutes, hoppers, structural steelwork, and emergency breakdown repairs.
Heavy Fabrication
Large-scale structural and industrial fabrication — platforms, walkways, guardrails, equipment mounts, and custom heavy-duty builds.
Aluminium & Stainless
Specialist TIG and MIG welding for aluminium and stainless steel — marine-grade, food-grade, and industrial applications.
Mobile Welding
Fully equipped mobile rig servicing Mackay, the coalfields, and the Bowen Basin. Can't bring it to us? We come to you.
Why Jax
Why Choose Us
100% Local
Born and based in the Whitsundays. We service Mackay, the coalfields, and the entire Bowen Basin.
Mine Site Ready
Experienced in shutdowns, dragline maintenance, and heavy equipment repair on active mine sites.
Quality Workmanship
Every weld, every cut, every join — done right the first time. No shortcuts.
What People Say
Testimonials
“Robert and his team did an outstanding job on our dragline bucket rebuild. The welding quality was first-class and they had it turned around faster than expected. Highly recommend for any mining fabrication work.”
— Craig T., Mining Site Manager
“We've used Jax Fabrication for multiple structural steel projects around the Whitsundays. Always on time, great communication, and the workmanship speaks for itself. They're our go-to for anything steel.”
— Dave M., Local Property Developer
“Had an emergency repair on our cane haul-out equipment mid-season. Robert came out same day and got us back running. Can't ask for more than that. Top bloke and top-quality work.”
— Steve K., Cane Industry Operations
Ready to Get Started?
Whether it's a shutdown, a repair, or a full fabrication project — we're here to help. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.