Boilermaker: 9‑Day Fortnight in Weipa Workshop

Rio Tinto; Weipa Town; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits including private ins

Share ownership plan

Company provided insurance

Salary packaging options

Career development & education support

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking a Boilermaker to join the Main Workshop team at Weipa, FNQ. You will maintain and improve critical assets, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor on a 9-day fortnight roster in a safety-focused environment.

You will perform fabrications, welding and repairs on plant equipment, read drawings, mentor apprentices and contribute to continuous improvement. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Boilermaker/Fabricator.
• Demonstrated maintenance or workshop experience.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG and stick welding; pipe welding desirable.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Customer-focused with attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure work aligns with safety standards.
• Perform fabrication, welding and repair work on mobile and fixed plant equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Inspect equipment, identify maintenance needs and carry out repairs to required quality standards.
• Mentor apprentices and support the apprenticeship program.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping and contribute to a productive environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Read engineering drawings

Safety culture

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Boilermaker trade qualification

Tools

MIG welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking a Boilermaker to join the Main Workshop team at Weipa, FNQ. You will maintain and improve critical assets, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor on a 9-day fortnight roster in a safety-focused environment.

You will perform fabrications, welding and repairs on plant equipment, read drawings, mentor apprentices and contribute to continuous improvement. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.