Boilermaker Welder

WesTrac; Murrin Murrin; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

FIFO roster

Flight to site

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking a Boilermaker Welder to join the Murrin Murrin team on a full-time FIFO basis. The role carries out scheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs on Caterpillar fleets, completes service reports, and ensures safe work practices in a mining environment.

Location: Murrin Murrin, FIFO roster 7 days on, 7 nights, 14 off, 12.5 hours shift; start time 5:30am. You will work with a small expert crew to deliver machine availability and reliability KPIs while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Australian Recognized Trade Qualification – Boilermaker Welder.
• Sound knowledge of Caterpillar and other OEM machine systems.
• HRWL – DG, RB, LF & WP desirable.
• Strong teamwork and continuous improvement mindset.
• Focus on achieving machine availability and reliability KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Be a dynamic team player with a strong safety commitment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Be SME on boilermaker repairs for WesTrac and customers.
• Perform preventative machine inspections and create backlogs.
• Collaborate to ensure machine availability and reliability.

Skills

Caterpillar knowledge

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Proactive maintenance

KPI focus

Education

Australian Recognized Trade Qualification – Boilermaker Welder

Job description

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Reporting into the Workshop Supervisor, the Boilermaker Welder will join our Murrin Murrin team on a Full-Time permanent basis. This role is responsible for carrying out scheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs to Caterpillar fleet, completion of service reports, identifying parts requirements whilst maintaining safe work practices and a safe work environment.

The Murrin Murrin branch provides top-tier machinery solutions and support that cater to the evolving needs of the mining industry. Our expert team is focused on delivering innovative, reliable, and efficient Caterpillar equipment to maximize productivity and ensure operational safety.
This is a developing role for an experienced Boilermaker to enhance their trade working within a small crew of highly professional team.

Location: Murrin Murrin (approx. an hour flight from Perth)
Camp Accommodation with full amenities
Roster: FIFO - 7 days, 7 nights, 14 off - 12.5 hrs (inc. 30 mins unpaid break)
Start time – 5:30am – 5:30pm

What You’ll Do:

• Be a dynamic team player with a high commitment to working safety.
• Maintain and set clean and safe working environment.
• Be the subject matter expert on boilermaker repairs for WesTrac and the customer
• Perform preventative machine inspections and creating quality backlogs for future repairs
• Work together with all team members to provide safe machine availability and reliability

Skills & Experience:

• Australian Recognized Trade Qualification – Boilermaker Welder.
• Sound knowledge of Caterpillar and other OEM machine systems
• HRWL – DG, RB, LF & WP highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and have a strong commitment to continuous improvement principles.
• Strive to assist the Customer to achieve machine availability and reliability KPI’s

Why WesTrac at Murrin:

• WesTrac is an embedded Business Partner with the customer, 26 years and still going strong
• The team comradery. Working together towards a common goal with a smile
• Supportive and proactive teammates
• Escape the main airport terminal chaos
• Short 1hr 20min flight

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across
  Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career
  Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
• Employee Referral Program – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for
  applicable roles.
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share
  Purchase Plan opportunity.

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.
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