Boilermaker Welder - Hydraulics

WesTrac; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the equipment dealer sector is seeking a Boilermaker Welder to join their Hydraulics team in Guildford. This full-time position focuses on hydraulic repairs and requires a strong commitment to safety. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression and various benefits.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Income protection insurance

Employee share purchase plan

Emergency Services Leave

Defence Force Reserves Leave

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulic component repairs desired.
• High Risk Work License — Dogging or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• ID welding eye bores on hydraulics, rods, and barrels.
• Repairing cracks on hydraulic cylinder castings.
• Sub-arc welding of re-rods and re-tubes.

Skills

ID welding

Sub-arc welding

Commitment to safety

Education

Boilermaker/Welder trade qualification

Job description

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Reporting into the Workshop Supervisor, the Boilermaker Welder will join our Hydraulics team on a full-time basis at our South Guildford workshop. This role involves ID welding eye bores on hydraulics, rods, and barrels, sub-arc welding of re-rods and re-tubes, and general welding to repair cracks on hydraulic cylinder castings, transport stand repairs, etc. The role is heavily safety-focused and requires exceptional attention to detail.

Department Overview: The Hydraulics Department specializes in maintenance and repair of hydraulic components using advanced machining techniques. The team is dedicated to safety, precision, and continuous improvement in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off — days and nights, 12.5 hours per day (including meal breaks).

Responsibilities:

• ID welding eye bores on hydraulics, rods, and barrels
• Sub-arc welding of re-rods and re-tubes
• Repairing cracks on hydraulic cylinder castings
• Transport stand repairs

Skills & Experience:

• Boilermaker/Welder trade qualification
• High Risk Work License — Dogging or willing to obtain
• Experience with hydraulic component repairs (desired)
• ID welding and Sub-arc welding experience
• Strong commitment to safety

Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Benefits: Paid parental leave, secondary carers leave, salary sacrificing, novated leasing, income protection insurance, and over 600 retail discounts (Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS, Crown, etc.)
• Health & Wellness: Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport, EAP support for employees and families
• Culture & Career: Recognition programs, internal career progression, training and upskilling through WesTrac Institute
• Referral & Spend: Up to $5000 referral bonus, employee share purchase plan
• Additional Perks: Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave

Relocation and visa sponsorship assistance may be available for candidates in Australia and overseas, depending on the role.

About WesTrac & Our Commitment:

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorized Caterpillar equipment dealers, offering mining and construction equipment and solutions.

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and culturally diverse backgrounds. We are a WORK180 endorsed employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality.