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We are currently seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and experienced Boilermaker to
join the Ardrossan mine
, which is in a coastal town, so is a lifestyle option with a community town as opposed to a remote mining location.
This role offers stability, security, long-term career opportunities and genuine progression with a great roster.
Employee Advantages:
Live, Work and Play in one location
Onsite Parking
State Government investment
Key Responsibilities:
The maintenance crew at Ardrossan operations is responsible for a wide range of tasks across mobile equipment, fixed plant, and infrastructure.
Fault rectification and troubleshooting (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems)
Minor and major servicing
Component diagnosis, removal, and repair (e.g., engines, transmissions, differentials)
Equipment includes:Trailers
Loaders (3.5T – 50T)
Light trucks and dump trucks (3T – 50T),Grader and water truck
Down-hole drill rig
Fixed Crushing and Screening Plant Maintenance:
Process flow understanding and optimization
Servicing of oils, screens, conveyor components, crushers, bins, and infrastructure
Fabrication and fitting of chutes, wear plates, and guarding to Australian Standards
Conveyor maintenance (belt patching, tracking, idler replacement, gearbox/electric motor repair)
Crusher inspections, repairs, and component rebuilding (cone and jaw crushers)
Structural strengthening and replacement
Use of specialized tools (oxy acetylene cutting, plasma cutting, welding, hydraulic pullers, air tools, etc.)




Building and Infrastructure Maintenance
Plumbing repairs and installations
Cladding, roofing, and guttering maintenance
Painting and trench digging
Irrigation system management
Environmental control (weed management, tree trimming)
You are safety & solution focused, have a continuous improvement mindset with a strong desire to succeed.
Your background in industrial manufacturing or mining is beneficial for this role.
About You:
Trade qualified - Welder / Boilermaker with Certificate III Engineering Fabrication or equivalent
Crane, forklift, EWP, Dogging and Rigging operations
Demonstrated heavy industry experience in fixed plant maintenance is highly regardedA strong safety focused attitude
Hands-on experience using SAP is beneficial
About Us
SIMEC Iron Ore
South Australian operations consists of two primary sites: Iron Baron and the Southern Middleback Ranges, located in proximity to the coastal township of Whyalla.
We also have a portfolio of non-ferrous mining assets located in South Australia, including the Ardrossan Dolomite Mine – which supplies dolomite flux to the Whyalla Steelworks.
It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.
We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply.
Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.
We are a **** Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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📌 Tradesperson Boilermaker (South Australia)
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📍 South Australia