Boilermaker - Constellation

MacKellar Group; Nyngan; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Brisbane

Camp accommodation and meals provided

7/7 Rotating roster

Long-term project with future work

Job summary

MacKellar Group is seeking an experienced HME Boilermaker for a major mining project near Nyngan, NSW. You will perform structural repairs, fabrication and maintenance across heavy mining equipment, including excavators and haul trucks. FIFO from Brisbane with a 7/7 roster, camp accommodation and meals provided.

You will join a skilled maintenance team on a long-term project, working to safety and quality standards and contributing to planned shutdowns and component rebuilds.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HME mining experience

Read fabrication drawings

Welding and gouging

Safety and quality workmanship

Education

Boilermaker trade qualification

Job description

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.