Tomago, NSW, AU
At WesTrac, were made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance youve always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac’s own in house RTO – , access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, were Made for More.
Are you a Qualified Boilermaker ready for a role where you can forge a new career?
Does this sound like you?
- You are over that long boring commute to the valley- especially with the price of petrol and everyday living through the roof?
- You love hands on work and keeping yourself busy, all while enjoying a bit of friendly banter along the way.
- You are familiar with Caterpillar equipment and have experience in heavy welding or fabrication of heavy equipment
- Youre keen to get out of the grime and work in a nice clean environment.
Whats in it for you?
- Join a safe, high performing team with a great culture
- Job security in a permanent full time role
- Great team culture
- Monday-Friday (48-hour week rotating days/nights)
- Early finish on a Friday
- Roster Pattern: 5D2O x2 5N2O x2
- Monday to Thursday 10.5 hour shifts, Friday 8.5 hour shifts
- Day Shifts Monday Thursday: 6:00AM 16:30PM
- Day Shifts Friday: 6:00AM – 14:30PM
- Night Shifts Monday Thursday: 16:00PM – 02:30AM
- Night Shifts Friday: 14:00PM to 22:30PM
- Hourly rates starting from $
- Overtime rate* starting from $
** Above rates are a guide; each candidate will be assessed on skills and experience
About the role
Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be responsible for welding the new Caterpillar fleet whilst maintaining safe work practices and a safe work environment.
We are seeking candidates who are keen to learn, be a part of a team and most of all are reliable, driven and hardworking. Our projects are long term and we require people who are seeking consistent work and are invested in their own development.
This position is within our New Machines Division. We offer industry leading pay rates, project-based work with a strong focus on your safety. Your primary responsibilities in this role will be;
- Welding and fabricating heavy equipment
- Working with the workshop manager and other tradespeople to improve quality and job efficiency
About you
The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in a similar role, your previous work history will show several years experience working within the heavy equipment or similar industry. You will be available Monday Friday with some OT work as required, you will be reliable, hardworking and have a strong understanding of your safety responsibilities onsite. You will also possess the following skills and licences:
- Trade qualified Boilermaker/Welder
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong commitment to meeting customer requirements
- Strong safety orientation and able to produce quality work
Apply Now
If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your resume for consideration via the link.
For further information regarding this role, please contact our Recruitment Team on and quote job number .
Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.
At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, were focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.
WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.
WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 – who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.