Apprentice Boilermaker Welder (Mining Division)

Liebherr-Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail and medical insurance discounts

Bonus leave days

Parental leave

Comprehensive training programs

Job summary

Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd is offering an apprentice Boilermaker position at our Para Hills West Head Office, Adelaide. You will work with experienced tradespeople and mentors, gaining hands-on welding, fabrication and maintenance skills while pursuing a nationally recognised Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication).

You will learn to read drawings, operate workshop equipment safely and contribute to the repair and fabrication of mining equipment in a supportive, safety‑mocused environment.

Qualifications

• Year 11 schooling completed; Certificate II in Engineering Pathways highly regarded.
• Willingness to learn welding, fabrication, maintenance.
• Interest in fabrication, welding, machining and using hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, repair, maintenance and overhaul of mining equipment components and fabricated products.
• Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and manuals.
• Safely operate workshop machinery and lifting equipment per procedures.
• Support fabrication, welding and modification activities while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work environment and follow safety/environmental requirements.
• Complete all apprenticeship training and practical workplace learning.

Skills

Read technical drawings

Fabrication basics

Welding basics

Tool handling

Safety focus

Microsoft Word / Excel basics

Education

Year 11 schooling

Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (highly regarded)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Start Date: Monday 18th January 2027

Our Para Hills West Head Office has been home to Liebherr-Australia since 1983 and is a key global facility for the manufacture and repair of large-scale mining buckets. Purpose-built for Australian mining conditions, our fabrication workshop produces buckets for Liebherr's world-renowned mining excavator range.

Kick-start your career as an Apprentice Boilermaker completing a nationally recognised Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication). Working alongside experienced tradespeople and mentors, you'll gain hands‑on experience in welding, fabrication and maintenance while building the skills needed for a rewarding long-term career with a global industry leader.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the inspection, repair, maintenance and overhaul of mining equipment components and fabricated products.
• Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and technical manuals.
• Safely operate workshop machinery, tools and lifting equipment in accordance with workplace procedures.
• Support fabrication, welding and equipment modification activities while maintaining high quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work environment while adhering to quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Successfully complete all apprenticeship training, including trade school requirements and practical workplace learning.

Competencies

• Successful completion of Year 11 schooling; Certificate II in Engineering Pathways will be highly regarded.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to follow technical instructions and workplace procedures.
• Interest in fabrication, welding, machining and working with tools and equipment.
• Ability to learn the safe operation of lifting equipment, workshop machinery and hand tools.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with a willingness to learn workplace systems.
• Reliable, motivated and safety-focused with a strong commitment to learning and professional development.

At Liebherr, we value your well-being. We offer a culture of recognition and reward, celebrating your contributions and ensuring you feel valued.

You’ll have access to generous benefits like retail and medical insurance discounts, bonus leave days, parental leave, and comprehensive training programs, fostering your personal and professional growth.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group's Core Values.

We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace

Culture:

We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting‑edge products, long‑lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants successful in progressing past interview stage will be required to undergo a pre‑employment process including National Police Clearance and Medical Screening process which includes drug and alcohol testing.

Liebherr Australia would like to thank you for submitting your application.

Applicants Please Note: Liebherr has not engaged any recruitment agency or other third party for the recruitment of this role.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The Company

Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs nearly 50,000 people, in more than 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. Liebherr-Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Though the company's 20 hectare Head Office Complex is based in Adelaide, Australia, the commitment to, and support of New Zealand customers is unwavering.

Location

Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd.

1 Dr Willi Liebherr Drive

5096 Adelaide

Australia (AU)