Location: Welshpool, WA, AU, 6106
Your new role as Boilermaker reports into the Fabrication Supervisor based in the Welshpool Department.
About Welshpool
The 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
Roster:
5days on, 2days off 10.5hrs (Inclusive of an 30min unpaid meal break)
What you'll do
- Deliver high-quality repair and remanufacturing to CAT components, new machines and machine rebuilds
- Identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues while ensuring compliance with WesTrac's Quality Management System.
- Provide guidance, knowledge sharing, and practical training to apprentices and fellow tradespeople.
- Promote a strong safety culture while upholding high standards of housekeeping and professionalism.
Skills & Experience
- Australian Recognised Boilermaker Welder Trade Certification
- Ability to pass 3g / 4g flux core weld test prior to starting.
- Proficiency in MIG, TIG and Arc welding techniques
- Ability to read off special instructions, service letters and fabrication drawings
- Minimum of LR for the ability to use the field service truck.
- Current high-risk licence – forklift, dogging and rigging (Desirable) - or be willing to obtain
- Experience in heavy and light fabrication
- Experience with generator weldersExperience 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 – More than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
- Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
- Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
- Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.
Our Company & Commitment
With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® 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: 6062
Boilermaker Welder employer: WesTrac Cat
WesTrac is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, quality, and employee development within a collaborative work culture. Located in South Guildford, our Parts Distribution Centre offers unique opportunities for growth and innovation, allowing Mechanical Engineers to contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying a supportive environment that values compliance and continuous improvement.
