Coded Welder / Mechanical Fitter / Boilermaker
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Perth, WA, Australia · Contract · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
An engineering and fabrication business that also offers welding and maintenance services, operating in Australia and abroad, is hiring multiple experienced Coded Welders, Mechanical Fitters and Boilermakers. Positions cover continuing shutdown and project jobs at sites nationwide until the end of 2026. Shutdowns lined up so far: South Australia from 4 November through 2 December 2026, Central WA from 5 to 15 November 2026 and the Pilbara from 16 to 29 November 2026. People will be mobilised over the coming weeks.
Shifts last between 10 and 12 hours, days and nights, on a mix of rosters. Both temporary residents and residents are welcome to apply, and visa sponsorship and assistance are available.
Shutdown supervisors screen fast, so put your trade certificate, weld codes and tickets, such as Working in Confined Spaces and Working at Heights, at the top. Plain English keeps it quick to read, and Build AI CV helps with the layout.
Key Responsibilities
- Weld, cut, grind, gouge and shape metal to the standard required
- Perform maintenance, repairs and modifications on plant and equipment
- Operate lathes, milling machines and grinders for cutting and shaping metal
- Pick up other tasks that suit your skills, with training provided where needed, working 10 to 12 hour day and night shutdown shifts
Requirements & Eligibility
- An Australian-recognised trade certificate (where applicable)
- Shutdown experience you can demonstrate; ability to pass a weld test (where applicable)
- Able to work a range of rosters
- A valid driver's licence, Working in Confined Spaces ticket and Working at Heights ticket
- Able to clear a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening
- Proactive and team-minded, with high safety standards
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