Your new role as a workshop Boilermaker will report to the Workshop Supervisor in a permanent full time residential position based in Kalgoorlie.

The Boilermaker is responsible for carrying out scheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs to Caterpillar fleets, completion of service reports, identifying parts requirements whilst maintaining safe work practices and a safe work environment.

This WesTrac branch is located in Kalgoorlie WA and is an authorised Caterpillar dealership where you can find a wide range of Cat products, parts, services and technologies. Our Kalgoorlie team provide Cat machinery solutions to suit any earthmoving business, including both new and used equipment sales, heavy equipment rental, as well as parts, servicing, and merchandise.

Location: Kalgoorlie – must be residential or willing to relocate with own housing

Roster: 8 days on, 6 off – 10.5 hrs each day (inc. of 30 minutes meal break)

What You’ll Do: 

• Fabricate and repair structural steel and equipment components in line with customers and Westrac’s specification.
• Read and interpret schematics and specifications accurately, source technical information through reference manuals, technical bulletins and internal based systems.
• Manage and advise appropriate tooling fit for service.
• Maintain and set clean and safe working environment.
• Be a dynamic team player with a high commitment to working safety.
• Liaise with various site/local clients on their requirements in an effective manner 

Skills & Experience: 

• Australian recognised Boilermaker or Fabrication Trade Certificate (essential)
• Heavy-Rigid Licence (essential)
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG and Arc welding techniques 
• Experience working on large mining machinery or heavy fabrication.

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & 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
• Recommend & Spend – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
• 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, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions. 
 

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality. 

Reference Number: 4440