Boilermaker

Barminco; Leinster; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superannuation on hours

FIFO and DIDO

Career progression

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Barminco is seeking an Underground Boilermaker to support our mining operations in Western Australia. You will join a safety-focused team, perform maintenance and repairs on underground mobile plant, and contribute to reliable, compliant equipment performance.

Key duties include welding, fabrication, inspections of buckets and frames, reading technical drawings, and completing pre-start checks. FIFO/DIDO options and career development opportunities await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Underground Boilermaker with mining experience preferred.
• Strong welding and fabrication skills (MIG, Stick, Flux Core).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Must meet site access requirements (medical, DAS, NPC & valid Manual Driver's Licence).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on underground mining equipment and infrastructure.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and structural repairs on mobile plant and fixed equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair buckets, booms, trays, guards, and other critical components.
• Conduct crack testing, gouging, and rebuilds to OEM and site standards.
• Complete pre-start checks and ensure equipment is safe and compliant for operation.
• Accurately record maintenance activities and report defects or hazards.
• Work closely with maintenance teams and supervisors to minimise equipment downtime.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Site access requirements

Tools

MIG welding

Stick welding

Flux Core welding

Job description

Join the Barminco team as anUnderground Boilermaker and support our underground mining operations in Western Australia.

What will your day to day look like?

• Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on underground mining equipment and infrastructure
• Perform welding, fabrication, and structural repairs on mobile plant and fixed equipment
• Inspect, maintain, and repair buckets, booms, trays, guards, and other critical components
• Conduct crack testing, gouging, and rebuilds to OEM and site standards
• Complete pre-start checks and ensure equipment is safe and compliant for operation
• Accurately record maintenance activities and report defects or hazards
• Work closely with maintenance teams and supervisors to minimise equipment downtime

Our ideal candidate background includes

• Previous experience working as an Underground Boilermaker (mining experience highly regarded)
• Strong welding and fabrication skills (MIG, Stick, Flux Core experience preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Ability to meet all site access requirements (including, but not limited to, Medical, DAS, NPC & valid Manual Driver's Licence)

What can we offer you?

• Competitive pay with superannuation on all hours worked.
• FIFO and DIDO options across a range of locations.
• Opportunities for career progression with a global organisation (ever considered working overseas?)
• Significant training and career development opportunities
• Employee discounts across health, tech, travel, entertainment, retail and more.
• Work in a collaborative, culture-driven team.

Recruitment Process

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences drive success. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you're passionate about contributing to our team.

Successful candidates will need to meet our pre-employment requirements, including medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, and a valid National Police Clearance. Proof of working rights in Australia is also required.