## Boilermaker/RiggerApply: Perth, Australia: Full time: Posted 11 Days Ago: JR100104Austin is a leading global provider of innovative engineering mining solutions and products. Austin (ASX:ANG) is a leading designer, builder, and sustained (on and off mine site) of customized mining solutions for the world’s largest mining companies. Headquartered in Perth, Australia, Austin provides our partners across six continents, innovative and market-leading end-to-end mining solutions. From our facilities in Australia, Indonesia, Africa, Canada, America, Chile. Austin delivers a global and local presence in the world’s principal mining regions delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions, delivered on time, and backed by a life of product support.About Austin EngineeringAustin 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 secure 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 efficientlyAbout YouTo be successful, you will have:




* Trade Certificate in Fabrication or equivalent trade qualification
* 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 1554 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 regardedWhy Join Austin?* Competitive hourly rates
* Overtime opportunities available
* A supportive and collaborative team environment
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* The opportunity to work with a respected global engineering company
* Free parking available on site
* Monthly team BBQs If you’re an experienced Boilermaker Rigger looking for a hands-on role where you can use both your fabrication and rigging experience, apply now.
At Austin Engineering our people are valued as vital members of our diverse and expanding workforce. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive team environment, where learning and development are encouraged and promoted.

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