Coded Welder / Mechanical Fitter / Boilermaker
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Perth, WA, Australia · Contract · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Australia needs experienced Coded Welders, Mechanical Fitters and Boilermakers for shutdown and project work until the end of 2026, at locations all over the country. The employer provides industrial engineering, fabrication, welding and maintenance services in Australia and overseas, and plans to mobilise people in the coming weeks.
The Pilbara (16-29 November 2026), Central WA (5-15 November 2026) and South Australia (from 4 November to 2 December 2026) come first. Crews work 10 to 12 hours at a time, day and night, across various rosters. Visa sponsorship and assistance are available, and temporary residents and residents are encouraged to apply.
Zimbabwean tradespeople can lead the CV with weld tests, tickets and shutdown history, and HEXCO certificates if held. Get your CV ready with Build AI CV before applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Join, cut and form metal by welding, grinding and gouging to the required standards
- Repair, modify and maintain plant and equipment
- Shape metal on lathes and milling machines and with grinders
- Take on other duties in line with your skills (training is given where needed) and work shutdown rosters of 10 to 12 hours, days and nights
Requirements & Eligibility
- Australian-recognised trade certificate, applicable to some trades
- A track record of shutdown work
- Able to pass a weld test (where applicable)
- Capacity to work various rosters
- A valid driver's licence
- Working in Confined Spaces ticket, plus a Working at Heights ticket
- A pre-employment medical
- Drug and alcohol screening
- A team-minded, proactive attitude with high safety standards
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