Boilermaker & Rigging Specialist – Heavy Fabrication

Austin Engineering Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Overtime opportunities

Free parking on site

Monthly team BBQs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Austin Engineering Limited in Perth, WA is seeking an experienced Boilermaker Rigger for our Kewdale Workshop. The role combines heavy fabrication with rigging, lift planning and product movement across the workshop, with a strong focus on safely lifting large mining components.

You will fabricate and refurbish mining buckets and related equipment, interpret drawings, and contribute to safe lifting plans. Join a global leader committed to safety, quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in fabrication or equivalent required.
• Minimum Intermediate Rigging High Risk Work Licence.
• EWP and Forklift high-risk licences essential.
• Current driver's licence required.
• Experience in heavy steel manufacturing.
• Experience as a licensed rigger.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of AS 1554 Parts 1 and 4.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and refurbish heavy steel products, including mining buckets.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Plan and implement safe lift plans for heavy lifts.
• Coordinate movement of large mining buckets during fabrication.
• Supervise high-risk lifts within licenced scope.
• Ensure safety and teamwork in workshop operations.

Skills

Heavy fabrication

Licensed rigger

Lift planning

Engineering drawings

Safety awareness

Education

Trade Certificate in Fabrication

Tools

EWP Licence

Forklift LF Licence

Driver's Licence

Job description

Austin Engineering Limited in Perth, WA is seeking an experienced Boilermaker Rigger for our Kewdale Workshop. The role combines heavy fabrication with rigging, lift planning and product movement across the workshop, with a strong focus on safely lifting large mining components.

You will fabricate and refurbish mining buckets and related equipment, interpret drawings, and contribute to safe lifting plans. Join a global leader committed to safety, quality and teamwork.