About The AssignmentOur client is a global leader specialising in underground ventilation systems for mining, tunnelling, and heavy infrastructure.
They design and manufacture heavy-duty industrial ventilation equipment, ducting, and structural support systems used across underground mines and major civil works.About The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Boilermaker / Welder for an immediate 3-week casual assignment in a busy Perth workshop.
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 ResponsibilitiesFabrication & 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 ****** structural standards.Workshop Machinery: Safely operate workshop equipmentQuality & Safety: Conduct pre-weld setup, joint prep, and post-weld inspection to meet strict QA/QC tolerances while maintaining safety standards.KEY FABRICATION SCOPESFan 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 & MATERIALSGTAW (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.REQUIREMENTSAustralian Trade Qualification (Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade / Boilermaker)Demonstrated experience in fabricating carbon, alloy and stainless steelsHigh proficiency in GTAW (TIG) welding across all positionsAbility to interpret complex technical engineering drawings and ISO welding symbols
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📌 Boilermaker Welder (Western Australia)
🏢 Zeal Engineering
📍 Western Australia