The opportunity
This employer is looking for Coded Welders, Mechanical Fitters and Boilermakers with genuine shutdown experience, ready for ongoing shutdown and project work around Australia for the rest of 2026. The hiring company is an industrial engineering, fabrication, welding and maintenance services provider that works nationally and internationally, and the role is listed in Perth.
The upcoming calendar shows the pace. Central WA is booked for 5–15 November 2026, South Australia for 4 November–2 December 2026, and the Pilbara for 16–29 November 2026, with mobilisation in the coming weeks. Expect 10–12 hour day and night shifts across varied rosters. Visa sponsorship and assistance are available, and temporary residents as well as residents are welcome to apply.
To stand out, mirror the duties in your application. Show the welding, gouging and forming you have done, the plant you have maintained and the lathes or mills you can run, and have copies of your licence and tickets ready to send.
Recruiters reading shutdown applications look first for your trade certificate, site list and safety record, so put them near the top of your English CV and tailor your shutdown CV using Build AI CV.
Key responsibilities
- Welding, cutting, grinding, gouging and forming metal in line with required standards
- Maintenance, repair and modification of plant and equipment, including operating lathes, milling machines and grinders to cut and shape metal
- Additional duties suited to your skill set, supported by training where needed
- Day and night shifts of 10 to 12 hours on shutdown rosters
Requirements and eligibility
- Trade certificate that is Australian-recognised, where applicable
- Demonstrated shutdown background
- Can pass a weld test, where applicable
- Can work various rosters and holds a valid driver's licence
- Holds a Working in Confined Spaces ticket and a Working at Heights ticket
- Can pass pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol checks
- A proactive, team-minded way of working
- High safety standards on every shift
How to apply
To apply for this position:
- Send your CV to our team by email: Apply by email.
- Make sure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
- Subject line: mention the position you are applying for (Coded Welder / Mechanical Fitter / Boilermaker).
- Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
- Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
- Attach a clear copy of your passport.
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