MIG Welder - Heavy Fabrication (Contract)

About the role

An experienced MIG welder is sought for a contract position in a heavy fabrication workshop supporting the mining and resources sector, based in the Perth metro area. The work centres on production welding of mining vehicles and heavy equipment, with a strong emphasis on laying substantial amounts of weld wire while keeping weld quality consistent. The start date is immediate.

Key responsibilities

• MIG welding using both solid wire and flux-core processes
• Welding mild carbon steel up to 20mm thickness
• Heavy plate welding on mining vehicles and equipment
• Production welding with long weld runs
• Reading and interpreting workshop drawings
• Assisting with general fabrication and workshop duties
• Maintaining safe work practices and consistent welding standards

Required profile

• Demonstrated MIG welding experience with solid wire and flux-core
• Experience welding mining vehicles, heavy plate or similar heavy fabrication work
• Confident welding mild carbon steel up to 20mm thickness
• Strong fabrication skills and ability to read workshop drawings
• Good understanding of weld quality and production requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, spoken and written
• 2nd Class Welder qualification acceptable if the required practical experience is shown
• Visual weld test required before starting

What we offer

• $50.00 per hour flat rate
• Monday to Friday, 10-hour days; Saturday 6:00am to 1:00pm as needed, no Sundays or public holidays
• Immediate start