Boilermaker Welder - FIFO

Boilermaker Welder - FIFO


Company
WesTrac Cat
Location
Welshpool, Western Australia, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
19 days ago
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Job Description
Location: Welshpool, WA, AU, 6106Your new role as Boilermaker reports into the Fabrication Supervisor based in Welshpool.About WelshpoolThe Mining Rebuilds workshop at Welshpool, WA, offers cost-effective rebuilds and repairs for Caterpillar equipment. We specialise in certified rebuilds, powertrain components, and custom solutions, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.Location: Welshpool / FIFORoster: 7Days On, 7Days Off 12.5hrs (Exlcusive of an 30min unpaid meal break)What you'll do:Completing boilermaker and welding work across new machines and machine rebuildsWork across a variety of projects including but not limited to FIFO/DIDO workSkills & Experience:Australian Recognised Boilermaker Welder Trade CertificationAbility to pass 3g / 4g flux core weld test prior to starting.Proficiency in MIG, TIG and Arc welding techniquesAbility to read off special instructions, service letters and fabrication drawingsMinimum of LR for the ability to use the field service truck.Current high-risk licence โ€“ forklift, dogging and rigging (Desirable) - or be willing to obtainExperience in heavy and light fabricationExperience with generator welders Experience with large mining equipment including dozers, off highway trucks, graders, drills and excavators and ancillary parts (Desirable)Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:Financial Benefits โ€“ More than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.Health & Wellness โ€“ Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.Culture & Career โ€“ Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac InstituteAdditional Perks โ€“ Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.Our Company & CommitmentWith over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Catยฎ equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions. At WesTrac we understand that identity is an intersection of many factors. First Nations people, females, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. WORK180 endorsed employer.Reference Number: 5252

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