Our Opportunity
Work Location: Cloudbreak - Fortescue's Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.
Roster: 14D14R - FIFO ex Perth, Busselton, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra.
Fortescue is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Fabricator to join the Structural Integrity Team at Cloudbreak. This role is responsible for the fabrication, repair, modification and maintenance of structural components across fixed plant infrastructure to ensure ongoing structural integrity, compliance and operational reliability.
The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and inspection teams to deliver high-quality fabrication outcomes aligned with Fortescue standards and site safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Fabricate, modify, and repair structural steel components in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications
Conduct structural repairs on fixed plant infrastructure (conveyors, chutes, bins, walkways, platforms, handrails, etc.)
Interpret technical drawings, welding procedures (WPS), and work instructions
Perform cutting, grinding, welding, gouging, and fitting activities to a high standard
Assist with implementation of engineered structural upgrades and integrity improvement projects
Work collaboratively with Structural Integrity Inspectors and Engineers
Ensure compliance with Fortescue safety standards, procedures, and quality requirements
Complete documentation including work orders, risk assessments (JHA/JSA), and inspection reports
Maintain tools and equipment in protected working condition
Identify and report structural defects or potential integrity risks




Qualifications And Experience
Trade qualification in Engineering Fabrication (Cert III Engineering – Fabrication Trade or equivalent)
Demonstrated experience in heavy industry, mining, or fixed plant environments
Proven structural steel fabrication and repair experience
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
High level of safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices
Current C Class Driver's Licence
Working at Heights and Confined Space (or ability to obtain)
Experience working within Structural Integrity programs (desirable)
Dogging/Rigging ticket (desirable)
Elevated Work Platform (EWP) licence (desirable)
Forklift ticket (desirable)
Experience with wear plate, hardfacing, and heavy section welding (desirable)
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.
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📌 Fabricator - Structural Integrity (North Lismore)
🏢 Fortescue
📍 North Lismore