Austin Engineering is a leading global designer and manufacturer of mining attachments and engineered solutions for the mining and resources sector, including mining buckets, truck trays, GET systems, structural components and repair services.
Our Perth facility in Kewdale is Western Australia's largest bucket manufacturing and repair workshop, supporting major mining fleets with heavy fabrication, engineering expertise and customer-focused solutions.
Austin Engineering is seeking an experienced Boilermaker Rigger to join our Kewdale Workshop. This is a hands-on role combining heavy fabrication with rigging, lift planning and product movement across the workshop.
The role is approximately 60% rigging and 40% boilermaking, with a strong focus on safely lifting, turning and positioning large mining products throughout the workshop. You'll work on the manufacture and refurbishment of large mining equipment, including buckets, while helping coordinate safe and efficient lifting activities throughout the production process.
Key Responsibilities
Fabricating and refurbishing heavy steel products, including mining buckets
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, sketches and specifications
Measuring, marking out, cutting, grinding, shaping and preparing materials
Completing fabrication and welding work to required quality standards
Developing and implementing workshop lift plans
Supervising high-risk lifts within the scope of your licence, experience and authorisation
Selecting appropriate rigging equipment and assisting with weight verifications
Safely lifting, turning, rotating and repositioning large mining buckets and other products throughout the workshop
Coordinating the safe movement and positioning of products throughout fabrication, welding, painting and delivery




Supporting loading and unloading activities associated with automated welding
Inspecting and monitoring lifting equipment and reporting defects or maintenance requirements
Completing lift plans, rigging studies, JHAs, SWMS and associated documentation
Working closely with Workshop Supervisors, Safety and production teams to keep work moving safely and efficiently
About You
To be successful, you will have:
Minimum Intermediate Rigging High Risk Work Licence (essential)
EWP and Forklift (LF) High Risk Work Licences
Current Driver's Licence
Strong experience in heavy steel manufacturing
Strong experience as a licensed rigger
Previous experience manufacturing and refurbishing mining buckets
Experience developing lift plans and coordinating complex lifting activities
Strong understanding of rigging gear selection and safe lifting practices
Ability to confidently interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Working knowledge of AS **** Parts 1 and 4
Strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork
Previous experience rigging, turning and repositioning large mining buckets or similar heavy fabricated products will be highly regarded
Why Join Austin?
At Austin Engineering, we're committed to providing our employees with a supportive and engaging work environment.
Competitive hourly rates
Overtime opportunities available
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The chance to work with a respected global engineering company
Free parking available on site
Monthly team BBQs, including company updates and the administration team
If you're an experienced Boilermaker Rigger looking for a hands-on role where you can use both your fabrication and rigging experience,
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📌 Boilermaker/Rigger (Perth)
🏢 Austin Engineering
📍 Perth