At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform structural repairs and maintenance on heavy mining equipment.
- Company: Join MacKellar, a leading mining contractor with decades of experience.
- Benefits: $65 per hour, FIFO from Brisbane, camp accommodation, and meals provided.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to safety and quality.
- Why this job: Secure a long-term role with a modern fleet and experienced team.
- Qualifications: Trade-qualified Boilermaker with heavy mobile mining experience required.
The predicted salary is between 65 - 65 $ per hour.
- FIFO from Brisbane | Camp accommodation & meals provided
Join Mac Kellar, a long-standing mining contractor delivering large-scale earthmoving and mining services across Australia.
With six decades of industry experience, a modern mobile fleet and a strong focus on safety, we offer stable opportunities for skilled tradespeople.
We’re seeking experienced HME Boilermakers to join our maintenance team on a major mining project near Nyngan, NSW.
- What's on Offer
- $65 per hour + super
- Permanent full-time employment
- FIFO from Brisbane
- 7/7 Rotating roster
- Camp accommodation and meals provided
- Long-term project with future work secured
- Work alongside an experienced maintenance team
- Opportunity to work on a modern heavy mobile equipment fleet
About the role
You’ll be responsible for structural repairs, fabrication and maintenance across heavy mining equipment, including excavators and haul trucks.
Your day-to-day work will include
- Structural repairs and fabrication on heavy mining equipment
- Bucket, tray and wear package repairs
- Welding, air arc gouging and other hot work
- Crack repairs and structural repairs to HME components
- Working at heights and in confined spaces where required
- Inspecting damage, identifying repair requirements and completing quality repairs
- Supporting planned maintenance, shutdowns and component rebuilds
- Working safely and efficiently in line with site and manufacturer standards
About you
We’re looking for a trade-qualified Boilermaker with strong HME or heavy mining experience.
- Trade qualification as a Boilermaker
- Previous experience working on heavy mobile mining equipment
- Strong experience with bucket, tray and structural repairs
- Experience with welding, gouging and fabrication
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings
- A strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship
- Current Australian driver's licence
Mining or heavy earthmoving experience is essential.
If you’re an experienced HME Boilermaker looking for a secure, long-term opportunity with a well-established mining contractor, we want to hear from you.
Mac Kellar is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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Boilermaker in Brisbane employer: MacKellar Group
MacKellar is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and genuine career development opportunities in a supportive work culture. Based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, employees enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the maintenance of a diverse fleet of heavy mining equipment across multiple operations.
