Trade

Boilermaker / Welder

Fabricates and repairs steel structures, chutes, hoppers, and process plant.

Pay Band
AUD $130k–$220k (shutdowns)
Category
Trade
Boilermaker / Welder on a Western Australian mine site — miningjobsau.com

Day-to-day duties

  • MIG/MAG, TIG, stick welding to standard
  • Cut, form and fit steel plate
  • Read isometrics and weld maps
  • Grinding, gouging, PWHT

Requirements

  • Cert III Engineering (Fabrication Trade)
  • Weld tickets (3G, 4G, 6G as required)
  • Confined Space
  • Working at Heights
  • Standard 11

Training pathway

  • 4-year apprenticeship
  • Ongoing weld qualifications

Career outlook

Shutdown boilermakers with 6G tickets clear $220k+ during peak season.

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