BOILERMAKER

Engineering Trades Australia · Perth Airport WA 6105 · Full time
Posted 3d ago

BOILERMAKER

Engineering Trades Australia
~$148k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Carry out planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, fabrication and welding on a gold processing plant’s fixed equipment and infrastructure.
  • Read engineering drawings and complete structural repairs, liner changes and wear plate replacements safely and to a high standard.
  • Join the maintenance team for ongoing FIFO work on an 8:6, days-only roster; a trade qualification, relevant experience, police clearance and manual driver licence are required.

06th November, 2026

We are currently seeking experienced Fixed Plant Boilermakers to join our client’s team at their gold processing operation in the Goldfields.

This is a great opportunity for qualified Boilermakers looking for ongoing FIFO work on a balanced 8:6 roster, with an immediate start available.

The Role

Working as part of an experienced fixed plant maintenance team, you will be responsible for fabrication, welding and structural repairs across the processing plant.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Planned and preventative maintenance across the processing plant
  • Breakdown repairs on chutes, hoppers, bins, tanks and conveyors
  • Welding, cutting and fabrication of plant components and pipework
  • Liner changes and wear plate replacement
  • Structural repairs and modifications to plant infrastructure
  • Reading and working from engineering drawings
  • Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
  • Working collaboratively with the wider maintenance team
  • Maintaining compliance with site safety procedures and standards

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Australian-recognised Boilermaker / Fabrication trade qualification
  • Previous fixed plant or processing plant maintenance experience, ideally in gold
  • Strong welding and fabrication skills across a range of processes
  • A strong commitment to safety
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Police Clearance in the last 12 months
  • A valid Australian Manual Driving License
  • Relevant tickets such as Working at Heights, Confined Space and EWP
  • Previous FIFO experience will be highly regarded

What’s on Offer?

  • $75 per hour
  • 8:6 Days Only
  • FIFO opportunity
  • ASAP start
  • Ongoing work opportunity
  • Opportunity to work with a leading gold mining operation

If you’re an experienced Fixed Plant Boilermaker looking for your next FIFO opportunity with a great roster, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or send Owen your resume at ***************************** for more information.

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Skills

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Breakdown maintenanceCuttingEngineering drawingsFabricationFixed plant maintenanceLiner replacementPipework fabricationPreventative maintenanceSafety complianceStructural repairsTeamworkWear plate replacementWelding

Licenses & certifications

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Australian manual driver licenceAustralian-recognised boilermaker / fabrication trade qualificationConfined space ticketEwp ticketPolice clearance issued within the last 12 monthsWorking at heights ticket

Perks & benefits

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8:6 rosterDays-only rosterImmediate startOngoing work

Engineering Trades Australia