Job Description

Boilermaker Welder- Perth- Contract or Casual- $55 per hour---* Location: Perth Metropolitan Area (SOR)* Contract Type: 3-Week Assignment (Casual)* Pay: Weekly**ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENT** Our client is a global leader specialising in underground ventilation systems for mining, tunnelling, and heavy infrastructure.

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They design and manufacture heavy-duty industrial ventilation equipment, ducting, and structural support systems used across underground mines and major civil works. **ABOUT THE ROLE** We are seeking an experienced **Boilermaker / Welder** for an immediate **3-week casual assignment** in a busy Perth workshop.

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This role involves fabricating, assembling, and welding heavy structural components, custom plate work, and specialized industrial ventilation equipment for major WA mining, resources, and infrastructure projects. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * **Fabrication & Assembly:** Mark out, cut, shape, and fit heavy steel plate, structural section profiles, and tubular components according to engineering shop drawings.* **Welding:** Perform high-quality GTAW (TIG) welds adhering strictly to AS/NZS 1554.1 structural standards.* **Workshop Machinery:** Safely operate workshop equipment* **Quality & Safety:** Conduct pre-weld setup, joint prep, and post-weld inspection to meet strict QA/QC tolerances while maintaining safety standards.**KEY FABRICATION SCOPES** * **Fan Housing & Impeller Assemblies:** Rolling, fitting, and fabricating heavy-gauge cylindrical steel casings for large primary axial and centrifugal mine ventilation fans.* **Silencers & Attenuators:** Assembling structural frames and sheet metal/plate outer shells fitted with internal sound-dampening baffles.* **Ducting & Transition Pieces:** Fabricating steel ventilation ducting, elbows,



bifurcations, dampers, and custom transformation pieces (e.g., round-to-square transitions).* **Skid Frames & Mounting Structures:** Building heavy structural steel skids, transport frames, hanging brackets, and overhead gantry supports.**PRIMARY WELDING PROCESSES & MATERIALS** * **GTAW (TIG):** Used for accurate root passes or stainless-steel components where high cosmetic and structural integrity is required.* **Materials Used:** Carbon steel (mild steel plate up to heavy structural thicknesses), stainless steel (for corrosive mine environments), and wear-resistant/high-tensile steels.**REQUIREMENTS** * Australian Trade Qualification (Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade / Boilermaker)* Demonstrated experience in fabricating carbon, alloy and stainless steels* High proficiency in GTAW (TIG) welding across all positions* Ability to interpret complex technical engineering drawings and ISO welding symbols**ABOUT ZEAL PERSONNEL** **Zeal Personnel** is a dynamic Western Australian recruitment agency specializing in project management, engineering, and skilled trade placements across the mining, resources, and civil infrastructure sectors.

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Headquartered in Perth, the firm bridges the gap between top-tier industry talent and leading owner-operators or contractors by offering tailored FIFO and local staffing solutions.

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With a team backed by deep sector expertise, Zeal Personnel delivers precise recruitment, candidate database broadcasts, and end-to-end personnel management grounded in safety, reliability, and technical excellence. **HOW TO APPLY** If you are ready for a local Perth workshop opportunity with immediate hours, submit your resume to **[email protected]** or apply directly online today.

📌 Boilermaker Welder (Perth)
🏢 NXTEP
📍 Perth