05th November, 2026

Experienced Boilermakers required for heavy fabrication and welding of mining machinery, vehicles and associated components.

These positions are intended to provide long-term employment opportunities for skilled tradespeople who can work independently, take ownership of their work and maintain consistently high workmanship standards.

The successful candidates will demonstrate reliability, a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in securing ongoing employment.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out welding and fabrication on heavy mining machinery, vehicles and associated components.
- Perform MIG welding using flux-cored and solid bare wire.
- Complete butt welds, fillet welds, vertical-up and vertical-down welds.
- Work with carbon steel, typically 5mm to 15mm thick, with thicker plate experience advantageous.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Complete fabrication work to required specifications and quality standards.
- Work independently while contributing to an established workshop team.
- Maintain a safe and organised work environment.

Essential Requirements
- Recognised Australian Boilermaking trade qualification.
- Extensive boilermaking and fabrication experience, ideally 20+ years.
- Solid MIG welding experience using flux-cored and solid bare wire.
- Experience welding carbon steel,



typically 5mm to 15mm thick.
- Ability to complete butt welds, fillet welds, vertical-up and vertical-down welds.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience with heavy mining machinery or mining vehicle components preferred.

TIG welding experience on mild steel and stainless steel is desirable.

Personal Attributes

- Takes ownership of work and accepts responsibility for quality and completion.
- Strong work ethic, reliability and attention to detail.
- Able to work with minimal supervision and contribute to an established team.
- Demonstrates pride in workmanship and a genuine intention to remain with the business long term.
- Professional attitude and ability to fit into an established workshop environment.

Long-term commitment and cultural fit are important considerations for these positions.

Welding Assessment Candidates will be required to complete a practical welding assessment covering:

- Butt welds.
- Fillet welds.
- Vertical-up and vertical-down welding.
- Flux-cored and solid bare wire welding.

Working Hours
- 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Additional hours as required.
- Saturday work may be required from 6:00am to 1:00pm.
- No Sundays or public holidays.

📌 Boilermaker (Perth)
🏢 Prime Recruitment
📍 Perth