About Us

OEMX Diesel specialises in the mining and construction sectors, delivering Mining-Spec Heavy Fabrication and Equipment Manufacturing services.

Based in Perth, our workshop is equipped to fabricate high-integrity structural and attachment components to Australian and international welding standards, supplying reliable, fatigue-resistant products for demanding mining environments.

The Role

We are seeking an Experienced Boilermaker / Fabricator to join our Perth-based Dayshift/Nightshift Fabrication Workshop team.

This is a Workshop Based Heavy Fabrication Role, focused on manufacturing mining equipment, attachments, and structural components in accordance with AS 1554 and AWS structural welding requirements.

You will work on full fabrication builds from raw plate through to final assembly, producing high-quality welded components suitable for high-stress and fatigue-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

- Heavy plate fabrication using 10mm to 50mm+ carbon steel

- Welding to AS 1554 (Parts 1 & 5) and AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel

- MIG (GMAW) and Flux-Cored (FCAW) welding in accordance with approved WPS

- Multi-pass welding, back gouging, and controlled heat input to minimise distortion

- Fabrication and welding of:

- Mining attachments (buckets, frames, wear packages)

- Structural components and load-bearing assemblies





- Reading and interpreting:

- Fabrication drawings

- Weld symbols

- WPS and QA documentation

- Operation of workshop equipment including:

- Forklift, EWP

- Plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment

- Air-arc gouging

- Overhead cranes and certified lifting gear

- Ensuring all work meets visual weld acceptance criteria, dimensional tolerances, and quality requirements

- Supporting apprentices and working well in a team-based environment.

Skills & Experience

- Trade-Qualified Boilermaker

- Proven Refurbishment/New Build knowledge in Mining Buckets/Attachments/Components.

- Experience in Heavy Metal Fabrication/Welding

- Solid understanding of AS 1554 and/or AWS D1.1 welding requirements

- Ability to work independently from drawings and WPS

- High attention to weld quality, fit-up, and finish

- Strong safety mindset and pride in workmanship

Benefits & Culture

- Attractive salary package with frequent overtime available

- Perth workshop-based role – home every night

- Consistent, mining-spec fabrication work (no breakdown or site work)

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced mining-spec boilermaker/fabricator with strong knowledge of AS 1554 and AWS welding standards, apply now via SEEK with your resume attached.

📌 Perth Workshop Based Local Heavy Fabrication Boilermaker - Day Shift/Night Shift (Forrestfield)
🏢 OEMX DIESEL
📍 Forrestfield