Pipefitter & Welder - Permanent, Build Our New Workshop

ABBA Engineering; Pinjarra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Brand-new workshop

Modern equipment

Supportive team

Training & progression

Shape new facility

Job summary

ABBA Engineering is establishing a new Pinjarra workshop and seeks an experienced Pipe Fitter / Welder, Welder/Fabricator or Boilermaker for a permanent, full-time role. You will be hands-on across fabrication of pipework, assemblies and equipment for mining, dewatering and industrial projects.

You will help set up processes and standards as the operation grows, with a modern workshop and opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified welders/fabricators with post-trade experience preferred.
• Experience fabricating stainless steel and carbon steel pipework is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong TIG and MIG/GMAW welding skills required, plus 6G weld ability if needed.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate stainless steel and carbon steel pipework from drawings.
• Perform TIG, GMAW/MIG welding and robotic welding.
• Execute 6G pipe welding where required and ensure accuracy of pipe spools and manifolds.
• Read drawings, measure, cut, fit and align pipework precisely.
• Inspect, test and finish welds to required standards.
• Operate workshop equipment safely and work with team to deliver on schedule.

Skills

Welding TIG

MIG/GMAW welding

Robotic welding

Reading drawings

Measurement & fitting

6G welding

Pipe fabrication

Education

Trade qualification in Welding, Fabrication, Pipe Fitting or related trade

Job description

A new workshop. New equipment. Long-term opportunity. Help us build it from the ground up.

ABBA Engineering is looking for an experienced Pipe Fitter / Welder, Welder/Fabricator or Boilermaker to join our new Pinjarra workshop on a permanent, full-time basis.

You'll be hands-on across the full fabrication process, working on pipework, assemblies and equipment for our mining, dewatering and industrial projects.

You'll also have the opportunity to help establish the processes and standards of our new workshop as the operation grows.

Why Join ABBA Engineering?

• Permanent full-time position
• Brand-new purpose-built workshop
• Modern equipment and tooling
• Experienced and supportive team
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to help shape a new and growing facility

The Role

You'll be involved from drawings through to completed assemblies, including:

• Fabricating stainless steel and carbon steel pipework
• TIG, GMAW/MIG and robotic welding
• 6G pipe welding where required
• Measuring, cutting, fitting and accurately aligning pipework
• Fabricating pipe spools, manifolds and pump assemblies
• Reading engineering drawings and specifications
• Grinding, polishing and weld finishing
• Inspecting and rectifying completed work
• Safely operating workshop equipment and forklifts
• Working with the wider team to deliver safe, quality work on schedule

What You'll Need

• Trade qualification in Welding, Fabrication, Pipe Fitting or related trade
• Minimum 2 years' relevant post-trade experience
• Strong stainless steel and carbon steel pipe fabrication experience
• Strong TIG and MIG/GMAW welding skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering/fabrication drawings
• Strong measuring, fitting and alignment skills
• Ability to complete a 6G weld test where required
• Current C Class driver's licence
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
• Mining, dewatering or industrial fabrication experience
• Robotic welding experience
• Pump or similar assembly experience
• Additional relevant tickets.

About You

You're a practical and reliable tradesperson who works safely, pays attention to detail, can work independently and contribute positively to a team. Most importantly, you want to be part of building something for the long term, not just finding your next job.

About ABBA Engineering

ABBA Engineering is an Australian-owned, ISO-accredited engineering and manufacturing company supporting the mining, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

With operations across WA and Queensland, we're continuing to invest in our people, equipment and capabilities. Our new Pinjarra workshop is the next stage of that growth.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Pipe Fitter, Pipe Welder, Welder/Fabricator or Boilermaker with strong pipe fabrication experience, and you're looking for a stable residential role with a company investing in its people and facilities, we'd love to hear from you.