Boilermaker

Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a 3000-strong workforce, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us positioned firmly as global leaders in the wear solutions market for the resources sector.

Here at Bradken, opportunities are determined and driven by you. We actively encourage and promote internal progression and self-development opportunities to those who champion the Bradken way and deliver great results.

About the Role:

As a Boilermaker, you will show up each day with a sense of enthusiasm and commitment to helping ensure all work is completed safely and to the highest quality.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Perform fabrication duties and welding techniques including, but not limited to, GMAW, FCAW with the ability to pass an AS1554.1 weld tests to the above techniques - if required


• Ability to pass an AS1554.1 weld tests to the above techniques - if required


• Accurately read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.


• Ensure measurements and components meet required tolerances.


• Undertaking materials handling / processing and associated tasks with the emphasis on Safety, Quality, productivity, cost, continuous improvement, delivery and Environmental concerns


• Participating in any required site and training service provider learning, training and skill development


• Ensuring compliance to ISO9001 and all Bradken Quality policies and procedures and participate where required in any associated Quality audits


• Assist and work with maintenance and engineering personnel where required


• Coaching and mentoring apprentices and junior personnel as required


• Undertake other tasks such as forklift operation, profile cutting, and materials management etc within capabilities and training, when directed to by Workshop Supervisor or other site management.

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• Recognised Trade Qualification essential (Engineering Fabrication preferred)


• Previous experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment


• Forklift licence (desirable)


• Welding certified to required standard (ie AS 1554.4)


• Certified to Work at Heights (desirable)


• Certified to work in Confined Space (desirable)


• Knowledge of safe working procedures


• Sound competency of English literacy and numeracy


• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

This role is based at our Mt.Thorley, NSW site and we have casual and permanent opportunities both for day and afternoon shift work.

Why join our team at Bradken?

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority.

• We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options


• We also recognise and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.


• We are passionate about helping our team succeed and firmly believe in giving opportunities to those who work hard and deliver results.


• We celebrate milestones and achievements as a team.

Above all else, we have 102 years of knowledge and experience behind us, and endless opportunities ahead.

If this sounds like your next career move, please apply along with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why this should be your next role.

The successful person will need to undertake pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, a full medical screening.