Boilermaker Welder

Westrac Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Second Carers Leave

Novated Leasing

Income Protection

600+ retail discounts

Gym discounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Defence Force Leave

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking a skilled Boilermaker/Welder to join our Perth workshop team. You will fabricate, repair and refurbish heavy mining components and structures in a safe, quality-driven environment. Based at the Perth Airport Precinct, this hands-on role requires precision, strong welding skills (FCAW/MIG/TIG), and the ability to read technical drawings.

5 days on roster with 10-hour shifts. We offer stable hours, career growth through WesTrac Institute, and comprehensive benefits including

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Boilermaker/Welder.
• High Risk Work Licence - Forklift and Dogging or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and read fabrication plans.
• Experience with heavy equipment component repairs is advantageous.
• Proven commitment to safe work practices and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication, repair and refurbishment of major mining machine components.
• Fabricating transport stands for machine components.
• Arc Air gouging and Flux Core/MIG/TIG welding tasks.
• Refurbish large earthmoving components such as blades, sticks and fuel tanks.
• Dismantling and rebuilding machines; powertrain and radiator overhauls.
• Undercarriage repairs with strong safety focus.

Skills

Boilermaker/Welder

Forklift

Dogging

Read drawings

Heavy equipment repairs

FCAW / MIG / TIG

CAT mining equipment exposure

Education

Trade qualification - Boilermaker/Welder

Tools

Welding equipment (FCAW/MIG/TIG)

Job description

FlexiParts & Mining Services is a specialist provider of cost‑effective parts, components, attachments, and custom engineered solutions for the mining industry. Operating as a division of WesTrac, we source, salvage, dismantle, and rebuild mining machinery and components from a global network of trusted suppliers, delivering reliable and affordable solutions to customers across Australia and worldwide.

Our team is committed to high‑quality workmanship, safety, and efficient turnaround backed by a strong reputation built since 2013.

Join a High-Performance Mining Workshop Team

Work on heavy equipment components in a modern workshop environment, be home every night, and grow your career with one of Australia's leading mining services divisions. Enjoy stable hours, strong team culture, and industry‑leading benefits.

About the Role

Reporting to the FlexiParts Supervisor, the Boilermaker will join our workshop team at the Perth Airport Precinct. You will work across a diverse range heavy equipment components and fabricated structures essential to mining operations.

This hands‑on role is ideal for someone who takes pride in precision, safe work practices, and producing high‑quality fabrication and welding outcomes.

Roster:

• 5 Days 2 off 10hrs

What You'll Do

You will contribute to the fabrication, repair, and refurbishment of major mining machine components, including:

• Using your fabrication and welding expertise to deliver reliable, high‑quality repairs that extend component life
• Fabricating transport stands for machine components
• Performing Arc Air gouging and Flux Core welding
• Refurbishing large earthmoving components such as blades, sticks, and fuel tanks
• Machine dismantling & rebuilds
• Powertrain overhauls
• Radiator overhauls
• Undercarriage repairs
• Applying exceptional attention to detail with a strong safety focus

Skills & Experience Required

• Trade Qualification - Boilermaker/Welder
• High Risk Work Licence - Forklift, Dogging (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong fabrication skills & ability to interpret technical drawings (highly desired)
• Experience with heavy equipment component repairs (advantageous)
• Commitment to safe work practices and quality workmanship
• Experience with FCAW / MIG / TIG welding (advantageous)
• Exposure to CAT® mining equipment (highly regarded)

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.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.

WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.