Fabricator - Structural Integrity

Fortescue; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a skilled Fabricator to join the Structural Integrity Team at Cloudbreak mine in Western Australia. This role focuses on fabrication, repair, modification and maintenance of structural components across fixed plant infrastructure to ensure ongoing structural integrity, compliance and operational reliability.

You will work with engineering, maintenance and inspection teams to deliver high‑quality fabrication outcomes, reading drawings, following welding procedures, and

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Engineering Fabrication is required.
• Experience in heavy industry, mining, or fixed plant environments is needed.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is essential.
• Demonstrated fabricating, repairing, and maintaining structural steel components.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, and repair structural steel components from drawings and specs.
• Perform repairs on fixed plant infrastructure (conveyors, chutes, bins, walkways).
• Interpret welding procedures (WPS) and work instructions.
• Cut, grind, weld, gouge and fit to high standards.
• Assist with engineered structural upgrades and integrity projects.
• Collaborate with Structural Integrity Inspectors and Engineers.
• Ensure safety standards, procedures and quality requirements are followed.
• Complete documentation (work orders, JHA/JSA, inspection reports).
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe condition.
• Identify and report structural defects or risks.

Skills

Heavy industry experience

Read engineering drawings

Safety-focused

Current C Class Licence

Heights/Confined Space cert

Dogg/Rigging (desirable)

EWP licence (desirable)

Forklift (desirable)

Wear plate & hardfacing

Education

Cert III Engineering – Fabrication

Tools

N/A

Job description

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Cloudbreak - Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 14D14R - FIFO ex Perth, Busselton, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra.

Fortescue is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Fabricator to join the Structural Integrity Team at Cloudbreak. This role is responsible for the fabrication, repair, modification and maintenance of structural components across fixed plant infrastructure to ensure ongoing structural integrity, compliance and operational reliability.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and inspection teams to deliver high-quality fabrication outcomes aligned with Fortescue standards and site safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, and repair structural steel components in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications
• Conduct structural repairs on fixed plant infrastructure (conveyors, chutes, bins, walkways, platforms, handrails, etc.)
• Interpret technical drawings, welding procedures (WPS), and work instructions
• Perform cutting, grinding, welding, gouging, and fitting activities to a high standard
• Assist with implementation of engineered structural upgrades and integrity improvement projects
• Work collaboratively with Structural Integrity Inspectors and Engineers
• Ensure compliance with Fortescue safety standards, procedures, and quality requirements
• Complete documentation including work orders, risk assessments (JHA/JSA), and inspection reports
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition
• Identify and report structural defects or potential integrity risks

Qualifications And Experience

• Trade qualification in Engineering Fabrication (Cert III Engineering – Fabrication Trade or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience in heavy industry, mining, or fixed plant environments
• Proven structural steel fabrication and repair experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• High level of safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Working at Heights and Confined Space (or ability to obtain)
• Experience working within Structural Integrity programs (desirable)
• Dogging/Rigging ticket (desirable)
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) licence (desirable)
• Forklift ticket (desirable)
• Experience with wear plate, hardfacing, and heavy section welding (desirable)

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

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