Boilermaker Rigger: Heavy Fabrication & Lifting Lead

Austin Pty Ltd; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Overtime opportunities

Free parking on site

Monthly team BBQs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Austin Engineering is seeking an experienced Boilermaker Rigger to join our Kewdale Workshop in Perth, WA. This hands-on role combines heavy fabrication with rigging, lift planning and product movement across the workshop.

Expect work on mining buckets and related heavy equipment, with emphasis on safe, efficient lifting practices. The role requires a Trade Certificate in Fabrication, a rigging high‑risk licence, EWP and forklift licences, and a strong track record in heavy steel manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate in Fabrication or equivalent.
• Minimum Intermediate Rigging High Risk Work Licence (essential).
• EWP and Forklift (LF) High Risk Work Licences.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Strong experience in heavy steel manufacturing.
• Strong experience as a licensed rigger.
• Experience manufacturing and refurbishing mining buckets.
• Experience developing lift plans and coordinating complex lifting activities.
• Strong understanding of rigging gear selection and safe lifting practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of AS 1554 Parts 1 and 4.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating and refurbishing heavy steel products, including mining buckets.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, sketches and specifications.
• Measuring, marking out, cutting, grinding, shaping and preparing materials.
• Completing fabrication and welding work to required quality standards.
• Developing and implementing workshop lift plans.
• Supervising high-risk lifts within the scope of your licence, experience and authorisation.
• Selecting appropriate rigging equipment and assisting with weight verifications.
• Safely lifting, turning, rotating and repositioning large mining buckets and other products throughout the workshop.
• Coordinating the safe movement and positioning of products throughout fabrication, welding, painting and delivery.
• Supporting loading and unloading activities associated with automated welding.
• Inspecting and monitoring lifting equipment and reporting defects or maintenance requirements.
• Completing lift plans, rigging studies, JHAs, SWMS and associated documentation.
• Working closely with Workshop Supervisors, Safety and production teams to keep work moving safely and efficiently.

Skills

Boilermaking experience

Rigging experience

Reading engineering drawings

Safety awareness

Education

Trade Certificate in Fabrication

Tools

Rigging equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Austin Engineering is seeking an experienced Boilermaker Rigger to join our Kewdale Workshop in Perth, WA. This hands-on role combines heavy fabrication with rigging, lift planning and product movement across the workshop.

Expect work on mining buckets and related heavy equipment, with emphasis on safe, efficient lifting practices. The role requires a Trade Certificate in Fabrication, a rigging high‑risk licence, EWP and forklift licences, and a strong track record in heavy steel manufacturing.