Job Description

What's the Role

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This role is ideal for a qualified Boilermaker/Welder looking for the opportunity to work in a heavy fabrication environment supporting mining equipment.

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You'll be responsible for the fabrication and refurbishment of components, including chutes and buckets, ensuring all work meets drawing specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.

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Reporting to the Leading Hand, you'll play a key role in delivering secure, efficient, and high‐quality fabrication outcomes while supporting production targets and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Your Impact

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- Mark out, prepare materials and weld prep to required tolerances and specifications Fabricate and weld components including chutes and buckets to engineering drawings
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- Carry out refurbishment and repair work on returned mining equipment
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- Operate fabrication equipment such as rollers, presses, and bevelling tools safely and efficiently
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- Perform welding, grinding, cutting, and drilling activities as required
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- Complete production paperwork, time sheets, and technical documentation accurately
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- Participate in pre-starts and toolbox meetings, contributing positively to team outcomes
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- Promote a strong safety culture and report hazards, incidents, and risks promptly
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- Support continuous improvement initiatives and efficient use of resources
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You Bring

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Essential

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- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
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- Proven experience as a Boilermaker/Welder in a heavy fabrication or industrial manufacturing environment
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- Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
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- Experience with welding, grinding, cutting, and fabrication processes
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- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‐paced environment
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- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
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Preferred

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- Forklift Licence
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- Dogman or Rigging tickets
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- Working at Heights ticket
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- Experience operating fabrication machinery (pressing, rolling, bevelling equipment)
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- Robust problem‐solving skills and attention to detail
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At Bradken, you'll join a team that values skilled trades, high‐quality workmanship, and a strong safety culture. You'll be part of a well‐established fabrication team delivering critical mining products in a structured and supportive environment.

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Why join Bradken?

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Bradken is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and collaborative workplace where people are encouraged to challenge existing thinking and develop better solutions.

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We offer

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- Above award hourly rate + additional allowance + 25% casual loading
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- Income Protection Cover
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
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- Peak location - conveniently located directly across from the Ashfield train station
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- Safety‐first environment and mindset
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- Supportive team and well‐established systems
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- Strong focus on quality and continuous improvement
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- Opportunities for career growth, development, and progression within a global organisation
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How we hire :

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Before commencing employment , you will be required to complete a pre‐employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

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We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.

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Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business need

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📌 Boilermaker (Perth)
🏢 Bradken
📍 Perth