Workshop Boilermaker

Secure a FIFO boilermaker mining position with a reputable principal, quality camp facilities, and room to grow your skills.

• Dayshift only with 12 hour days on an 8:6 roster.
• FIFO from Brisbane with full camp accommodation, flights and meals included.
• Work in a close knit team of tradespeople with full support from the crew

The Opportunity & Why Apply

This is not an average boilermaker role! This is primarily a workshop position at a major underground hard rock operation in North QLD where no two days look the same. Work across a broad range of tasks, with field work thrown in when needs it.

• If you're a versatile boilermaker who can adapt to what the shift needs and wants to build something long-term at a well-run site, this one is worth a conversation.
• 8:6 roster across dayshift only + 12 hour days.
• Charter FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, all organised for you.
• Workshop-based with field work as required - get to have variety each swing.
• Work within a well-resourced workshop at a large, modern underground operation.
• Ongoing training and development with plenty of opportunities for career progression.

The Role & Duties

Be part of the fixed maintenance trades team - primarily workshop-based with field service as required. You'll need to be confident across Stick, MIG and TIG and ready to take on whatever the shift throws at you.

• Welding across Stick, MIG and TIG - fluid and flexible depending on what the shift requires
• Fabrication, repairs and modifications to mining equipment and site infrastructure
• Wear plate welding, structural repairs and component fabrication to site specifications
• Field service responding to breakdowns and repairs across site as required
• Working to drawings, welding procedures and site standards at all times
• Equipment inspections, defect identification and reporting
• Supporting shutdown work, upgrades and installation projects as needed

The Company & Site

This a well-known underground mining company with a solid record of safety, reliability and investing in their people. Plus, this site is a large, modern operation with the infrastructure and leadership to back it up.

• Major underground hard rock operation but have sites all throughout Australia.
• Well maintained and supplied modern surface and underground workshops
• Well-maintained fixed plant infrastructure and mobile fleet
• Strong safety culture and a maintenance team that takes pride in equipment reliability
• Genuine career development - internal progression is actively supported and encouraged

Travel & Camp

Structured charter FIFO with a well-maintained camp sitting close to site, a great setup close to home in QLD.

• Charter FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns - flights all organised in advance.
• Short bus transfer from airport, camp close to site
• Large private en-suite rooms - bed, TV, desk, storage and permanent room allocation
• Hot and cold meal options for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Gym, pool, sports field, bar with beer, wine and beverages, plus a camp shop
• Telstra coverage and Wi-Fi throughout camp
• Overtime available for those who want it

Your Skills & Experience

The trade cert is essential - beyond that you need to be adaptable, safety-focused and comfortable across multiple welding processes without needing to be told twice.

• Trade qualified Boilermaker - essential
• Proficient across Stick, MIG and TIG welding processes
• Experience in mining, heavy industry, construction, manufacturing or oil & gas well regarded
• Able to work to drawings, welding procedures and site standards
• Flexible and adaptable - comfortable shifting between workshop and field tasks as required
• Strong commitment to safety and working as part of a team
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical and national police check

What's next?

Shortlisting is underway with interviews being scheduled directly with the maintenance team, for further information or to request a detailed site pack, apply today or contact Ellie Smith on 0448 546 386 for a confidential discussion.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Ellie Smith | esmith@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2260 | 0448 546 386

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