Boilermaker

Chandler Macleod; Perth; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Superannuation on all hours worked

Employee Assistance Program

Chandler-Rio Tinto support team

Digital onboarding

Access to future Rio Tinto assignments

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is sourcing a Boilermaker for a six-month contract with Rio Tinto. The role focuses on welding, fabrication, and maintenance within a safety-first mining environment. You will join a supportive team and contribute to day-to-day workshop operations, including roller maintenance support and equipment commissioning.

The roster is 8 days on, 6 days off with 12.5-hour days. The ideal candidate holds a Boilermaker trade certificate, has MIG and Stick welding experience, and is

Qualifications

• Experience in MIG and Stick welding.
• Trade certificate as Boilermaker.
• Current Forklift Licence (EWP, HRWL and SAP desirable).
• C Class manual driver's licence.
• Mining or heavy industry experience.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding using MIG and Stick on equipment, including chute repair and patching.
• Scope maintenance defects requiring fabrication repairs and feed asset condition data.
• Support workshop operations and respond to radio calls.
• Execute maintenance tasks per work instructions and standards.
• Complete post-maintenance equipment commissioning and clean-up.
• Work safely within Rio Tinto procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

Teamwork

Communication

Maitenance awareness

Education

Boilermaker trade certificate

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Boilermaker

• Opportunity working at Rio Tinto
• 6 month assignment via Chandler Macleod
• Safety-first culture with supportive teams

About the Opportunity

Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.

Through Rio Tinto’s partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join the Rio Tinto Brockman team.

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled tradesperson with strong fabrication and welding experience, particularly in steel fabrication and shutdown scoping activities. The successful candidate will bring a proactive, team-focused attitude and be willing to support a range of workshop activities, including assisting the fitting team with roller maintenance, responding to radio communications, and contributing to day-to-day workshop operations as required.

Operating on an 8 days on 6 days off roster (12.5 hour shifts, days only), you will play a key role in assisting the workshop team.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and working in a collaborative and exciting environment, you will:

• Performing welding activities using both MIG and Stick welding techniques on equipment, including chute repair and patching work.
• Identifying and scoping maintenance defects requiring fabrication repairs, while providing timely feedback on asset condition and performance through the asset management system
• Assisting the wider maintenance team by responding to radio calls and supporting workshop operations as required.
• Executing maintenance tasks in accordance with approved work instructions, procedures, and standards.
• Complete post-maintenance equipment commissioning and clean-up
• Work safely within Rio Tinto procedures

About You

• Demonstrated experience in MIG and Stick welding.
• Hold a trade certificate as a Boilermaker.
• Hold a current Forklift Licence (EWP, HRWL and SAP experience are highly desirable).
• High attention to detail, particularly during welding and maintenance activities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous mining or heavy industry experience.
• Commitment to work the rostered shifts (12.5 hour shifts, Days Only)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dedication to everyone's safety.
• Current C Class manual driver's licence.
• Relevant trade qualifications and certificates
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing.

Why Join Chandler Macleod?

• You’ll receive a competitive pay rate paid weekly,
• superannuation on all hours worked,
• access to our Employee Assistance Program,
• a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team,
• simple digital onboarding,
• and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion