Rail Boilermaker: Heavy Weld in Rolling Stock (Mon-Fri)

Randstad Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Long-term, secure ongoing work

Job summary

Randstad Pty seeks an experienced Welder/Boilermaker for a dedicated workshop role in Chipping Norton, focusing on structural repair and overhaul of railway rolling stock and heavy steel frames.

Expected to perform MIG/FCAW and MMAW welding to exacting standards, read fabrication drawings, and follow safety protocols in a modern workshop with on-site parking and good public transport access.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication / Boilermaking / Heavy Welding) or recognized equivalent.
• Welding Competency: Proven experience with heavy structural fabrication, ideally on rolling stock, transport equipment, earthmoving machinery, or heavy structural steel.
• Technical Literacy: Confident reading and working from fabrication drawings and technical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding, modifications, and repairs to railway rolling stock, wagon bogies, and heavy frames.
• Execute high-quality welds using MIG/FCAW and MMAW (Stick) to standard specifications.
• Complete component preparation, cutting, gouging, and grinding to exacting tolerances.
• Read and interpret fabrication blueprints, technical drawings, and weld symbols.
• Carry out visual inspections of completed welds to ensure compliance with quality control standards.
• Follow SWMS and site safety protocols to maintain a clean, hazard-free workspace.

Skills

MIG/FCAW welding

Stick welding (MMAW)

Blueprint reading

Quality inspections

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication / Boilermaking / Heavy Welding)

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Randstad Pty seeks an experienced Welder/Boilermaker for a dedicated workshop role in Chipping Norton, focusing on structural repair and overhaul of railway rolling stock and heavy steel frames.

Expected to perform MIG/FCAW and MMAW welding to exacting standards, read fabrication drawings, and follow safety protocols in a modern workshop with on-site parking and good public transport access.