Boilermaker

Bradken Ltd.; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award hourly rate + allowances +

Income Protection Cover

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Peak location near Ashfield station

Safety‑first environment

Job summary

Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. This role is ideal for a qualified Boilermaker/Welder seeking a challenge in a heavy fabrication environment, supporting mining equipment.

You will fabricate and refurbish components, read drawings, and work to safety and quality standards while helping meet production targets. Bradken offers an above award hourly rate and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade.
• Proven experience as a Boilermaker/Welder in a heavy fabrication or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with welding, grinding, cutting, and fabrication processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Mark out, prepare materials and weld prep to required tolerances and specifications
• Fabricate and weld components including chutes and buckets to engineering drawings
• Carry out refurbishment and repair work on returned mining equipment
• Operate fabrication equipment such as rollers, presses, and bevelling tools safely and efficiently
• Perform welding, grinding, cutting, and drilling activities as required
• Complete production paperwork, time sheets, and technical documentation accurately
• Participate in pre-starts and toolbox meetings, contributing positively to team outcomes
• Promote a strong safety culture and report hazards, incidents, and risks promptly
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and efficient use of resources

Skills

Read drawings

Welding

Fabrication

Safety conscious

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Job description

Bradkenis a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us firmly positioned as global leaders in the wear solutions market.

What’s the Role:

This role is ideal for a qualifiedBoilermaker/Welderlooking for the opportunity to work in a heavy fabrication environment supporting mining equipment.

You’ll be responsible for the fabrication and refurbishment of components, including chutes and buckets, ensuring all work meets drawing specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.

Reporting to the Leading Hand, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and high‑quality fabrication outcomes while supporting production targets and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Impact:

Mark out, prepare materials and weld prep to required tolerances and specifications Fabricate and weld components including chutes and buckets to engineering drawings

Carry out refurbishment and repair work on returned mining equipment

Operate fabrication equipment such as rollers, presses, and bevelling tools safely and efficiently

Perform welding, grinding, cutting, and drilling activities as required

Complete production paperwork, time sheets, and technical documentation accurately

Participate in pre-starts and toolbox meetings, contributing positively to team outcomes

Promote a strong safety culture and report hazards, incidents, and risks promptly

Support continuous improvement initiatives and efficient use of resources

You Bring:

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Proven experience as a Boilermaker/Welder in a heavy fabrication or industrial manufacturing environment

Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

Experience with welding, grinding, cutting, and fabrication processes

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment

Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Preferred:

Dogman or Rigging tickets

Working at Heights ticket

Experience operating fabrication machinery (pressing, rolling, bevelling equipment)

Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

At Bradken, you’ll join a team that values skilled trades, high‑quality workmanship, and a strong safety culture. You’ll be part of a well‑established fabrication team delivering critical mining products in a structured and supportive environment.

Bradken is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and collaborative workplace where people are encouraged to challenge existing thinking and develop better solutions.

We offer:

Above award hourly rate + additional allowance + 25% casual loading

Income Protection Cover

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Peak location – conveniently located directly across from the Ashfield train station

Safety‑first environment and mindset

Supportive team and well‑established systems

Strong focus on quality and continuous improvement

Opportunities for career growth, development, and progression within a global organisation

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business need