Boilermaker - Constellation

MacKellar Group; Nambour; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Meals provided

FIFO from Brisbane

7/7 roster

Long-term project

Job summary

MacKellar Group is seeking an experienced HME Boilermaker for a major mining project with a FIFO roster from Brisbane. You will perform structural repairs, fabrication and maintenance on heavy mining equipment such as excavators and haul trucks, on a long-term site near Nyngan, NSW.

Join an established contractor with a strong safety focus and a modern fleet. The role includes camp accommodation, meals, and a 7/7 roster, with permanent full-time employment on offer.

Qualifications

• Boilermaker trade qualification.
• Experience on heavy mining equipment.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings.
• Welding and gouging experience.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Current Australian driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs and fabrication on heavy mining equipment.
• Care for bucket, tray and wear package repairs.
• Welding, air arc gouging and hot work.
• Crack repairs to HME components.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces as required.
• Inspect damage and determine repair requirements to ensure quality repairs.
• Support planned maintenance, shutdowns, and component rebuilds.
• Work safely and in accordance with site and manufacturer standards.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Education

Boilermaker trade qualification

Heavy mining equipment experience

Job description

• FIFO from Brisbane | Camp accommodation & meals provided

Join MacKellar, a long-standing mining contractor delivering large-scale earthmoving and mining services across Australia. With six decades of industry experience, a modern mobile fleet and a strong focus on safety, we offer stable opportunities for skilled tradespeople.

We’re seeking experienced HME Boilermakers to join our maintenance team on a major mining project near Nyngan, NSW.

What's on Offer

• $65 per hour + super
• Permanent full-time employment
• FIFO from Brisbane
• 7/7 Rotating roster
• Camp accommodation and meals provided
• Long-term project with future work secured
• Work alongside an experienced maintenance team
• Opportunity to work on a modern heavy mobile equipment fleet

About the role

You’ll be responsible for structural repairs, fabrication and maintenance across heavy mining equipment, including excavators and haul trucks.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Structural repairs and fabrication on heavy mining equipment
• Bucket, tray and wear package repairs
• Welding, air arc gouging and other hot work
• Crack repairs and structural repairs to HME components
• Working at heights and in confined spaces where required
• Inspecting damage, identifying repair requirements and completing quality repairs
• Supporting planned maintenance, shutdowns and component rebuilds
• Working safely and efficiently in line with site and manufacturer standards

About you

We’re looking for a trade-qualified Boilermaker with strong HME or heavy mining experience.

• Trade qualification as a Boilermaker
• Previous experience working on heavy mobile mining equipment
• Strong experience with bucket, tray and structural repairs
• Experience with welding, gouging and fabrication
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings
• A strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• Current Australian driver's licence

Mining or heavy earthmoving experience is essential.

If you’re an experienced HME Boilermaker looking for a secure, long-term opportunity with a well-established mining contractor, we want to hear from you.

MacKellar is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.