Boilermaker/Welder

WorkPac; City Of Kalamunda; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Forrestfield workshop

Overtime on Saturdays

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking an experienced Boilermaker/Welder for our Forrestfield workshop, specialising in crane fabrication and maintenance. You will read and interpret engineering drawings, cut, weld and assemble components, and contribute to refurbishment and upgrades of overhead cranes and hoists.

With a minimum of 3 years' trade experience and a valid WP licence preferred, you will work across MIG/TIG/ARC welding, ensure safety, and collaborate in a busy workshop supported by structured QA

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Boilermaker/Welder or similar fabrication role.
• Trade qualification as a Boilermaker/Welder.
• Experience with overhead crane and/or hoist fabrication and maintenance is highly preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering and technical drawings.
• Experience with MIG, TIG and/or arc welding.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate crane and hoist components by cutting, rolling, pressing and welding steel plate and sections to drawings.
• Fabricate and assemble components for overhead bridge cranes, jib cranes, gantries and structures.
• Assemble fabricated parts into crane and hoist units, including frames and beams.
• Complete MIG, TIG and arc welding on crane structures and components.
• Carry out structural repairs, modifications and reinforcements to crane frames and runways.
• Assist with breakdown repairs, refurbishment and upgrades of customer cranes.
• Inspect cranes for faults and perform metalwork to restore safety.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings; prepare materials for fabrication.
• Operate rollers, presses and saws; maintain safe workshop practices.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Education

Boilermaker/Welder trade qualification

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Arc welding

Job description

Job details

• Forrestfield-based workshop
• $62.50 per hour + super (base + penalties)
• Monday to Friday, 10-hour shifts

About the Client

Our client is a well-established organisation specialising in the fabrication, maintenance and refurbishment of overhead cranes, hoists and associated lifting equipment. They are currently seeking an experienced Boilermaker/Welder to join their workshop team in Forrestfield. This is an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified Boilermaker/Welder with structural fabrication and overhead crane experience who is reliable, safety-focused and confident working from engineering drawings.

What You Will Be Doing

• Fabricate crane and hoist components by cutting, rolling, pressing and welding steel plate and sections to engineering drawings.
• Fabricate and assemble components for overhead bridge cranes, jib cranes, gantries and associated structures.
• Assemble fabricated parts into complete crane and hoist units, including structural frames, beams, end carriages and support structures.
• Complete MIG, TIG and arc welding on crane structures and associated components.
• Carry out structural repairs, modifications and reinforcements to crane frames, runways and jibs.
• Assist with breakdown repairs, refurbishment and upgrades of customer cranes brought into the workshop.
• Inspect cranes for faults and complete required metalwork, repairs and fabrication to restore equipment to a safe operating condition.
• Interpret and work from technical and engineering drawings.
• Mark out and prepare materials accurately for fabrication.
• Operate fabrication machinery including rollers, presses and saws.
• Complete workshop production and documentation requirements in line with quality and safety systems.
• Maintain a safe and organised workshop environment and follow all site safety procedures.

What You Will Need

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Boilermaker/Welder or similar fabrication role.
• Trade qualification as a Boilermaker/Welder.
• Previous structural fabrication and welding experience.
• Experience with overhead crane and/or hoist fabrication and maintenance is highly preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering and technical drawings.
• Experience with MIG, TIG and/or arc welding.
• WA Driver's Licence.
• White Card.
• High Risk Licence WP is highly regarded.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a workshop team.
• Reliable, physically capable and safety-focused.

Whats In It For You

• Competitive pay rate of $62.50 per hour + super (base + penalties)
• Monday to Friday, 10-hour shifts
• Occasional Saturday overtime available as required
• Forrestfield-based workshop environment
• Opportunity to work on overhead cranes, hoists and associated lifting equipment
• Long-term opportunity with an established organisation
• Work across fabrication, repairs, maintenance and refurbishment of crane equipment

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.