Specialist Welders (Fluxcore & Pipe) | $70/hr | 56 Hours Guaranteed | Long-Term Project
Join a Major Rare Earth Mining Project in Western Australia

Mills Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Specialist Welders to join a major Rare Earth Mining Project based in Perth, Western Australia.

These are long-term opportunities offering a minimum of 56 hours per week, with an initial project duration of 16 months or more.

Available Positions

- Fluxcore Welders
- Pipe Welders

Rate: $70.00 per hour

Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 56 hours per week

Employment: Full-Time | Site-Based

Project Duration: 16+ Months

About the Role

Working on a major mining construction project, you'll be responsible for carrying out high-quality coded welding, fabrication, installation and repair work on mining plant, structural steel and process pipework in accordance with engineering drawings and approved welding procedures.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform coded welding on mining plant, structural steel and process pipework.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, fabrication drawings and pipe isometrics.
- Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, bevelling, fitting and aligning components prior to welding.
- Complete welds in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
- Carry out visual inspections and prepare welds for quality testing.
- Perform repair welding and defect rectification where required.
- Support construction, installation and maintenance activities.
- Maintain quality documentation and weld traceability.
- Work safely in accordance with all site safety procedures and permit systems.

Fluxcore Welder Requirements

Applicants must be able to successfully complete:

- 3G & 4G Fluxcore Welding Test
- Welds must satisfy Ultrasonic Testing (UT) requirements.

Pipe Welder Requirements

Applicants must be able to successfully complete:

- 6G Pipe Welding Test
- Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel
- Welds must satisfy Radiographic Testing (RT)



requirements.

Essential Requirements

To be considered you will have:

- Demonstrated experience as a coded welder within mining, heavy engineering, fabrication, shutdown or construction environments.
- Relevant Trade Qualification (or recognised overseas equivalent).
- Ability to read engineering drawings, welding symbols and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
- Strong understanding of weld preparation, fit-up and quality control.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds.
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Ability to work a minimum of 56 hours per week.
- Ability to successfully complete:
- Practical welding assessment
- Pre-employment Medical
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Site Induction and Mobilisation Requirements

Desirable Tickets

Highly regarded but not essential:

- White Card
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space
- Elevated Work Platform (EWP)
- Forklift Licence
- Rigging or Dogging
- Previous experience working on mining construction, processing plants or major shutdown projects.

What's On Offer

- $70.00 per hour
- Minimum 56 hours guaranteed every week
- Long-term 16+ month project
- Opportunity to work on a major Rare Earth Mining Project in Western Australia.
- Stable, full time site-based employment with consistent hours.
- Excellent long-term opportunity with a reputable employer.
- Immediate starts available for successful applicants following completion of the required welding assessment and pre-employment process.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Fluxcore Welder or Pipe Welder looking for your next long-term opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

Please submit your current resume outlining your welding experience, qualifications and licences.

For a confidential discussion, contact the team at Mills Recruitment today on 0478644***.

Additional information

- $70/hr | Minimum 56 hours guaranteed per week
- Long-term 16+ month WA Rare Earth Mining Project
- Fluxcore 3G/4G & Pipe 6G Welders required

📌 Specialist Welders (Fluxcore & Pipe) (Perth)
🏢 Mills Recruitment
📍 Perth