Boilermaker – Residential Role | Competitive Salary | Kalgoorlie-Based | Permanent full-time position
Employment: Permanent Full-Time
About us
ABBA Engineering is an Australian-owned, ISO-accredited engineering and manufacturing company over 25 years of local experience delivering end-to-end solutions across mining, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
With operations in Kalgoorlie, Pinjarra, Perth and the Gold Coast, we are expanding our Kalgoorlie team to support mining and industrial operations.
* Mechanical and site services
* Shutdown maintenance and project support
* Engineering and fabrication across mining and industrial sectors
* In-house design and custom-built industrial assets
* Dewatering asset hire, manufacturing and maintenance
Due to continued growth, we are seeking residential Boilermakers to join our Kalgoorlie team.
This opportunity suits tradespeople who value stability, strong team culture and the ability to work on diverse fabrication projects while remaining home-based.
We offer competitive benefits to help you grow personally and professionally:
* Competitive pay with casual and full-time options
* Stable Roster - 5:2, 9.5 hours per day, you can be home every night
* Additional allowances for full time roles – (residential, site, night shift, higher duties, and pathway program allowances)
* Relocation assistance up to $5,000
* ABBA perks – Remote area salary packaging, 12% health insurance discount, referral bonuses, birthday and work anniversary gifts, and team BBQs for special events.
* Structured career progression pathways
* Well-equipped workplace – modern tooling, strong systems, and safety-first practices
* Supportive team environment with regular social events
About the Role
You will contribute to the fabrication, maintenance and repair of structural steel, tanks and pipework across workshop and site environments. The role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to apply advanced fabrication and welding skills to high-quality engineering outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform fabrication and welding activities with accuracy and efficiency
* Interpret technical drawings, blueprints and job specifications to plan fabrication tasks
* Measure, cut, shape and form metal materials using grinders, saws, torches, rollers and presses
* Assemble and tack weld components and structures to design specifications
* Perform high-quality welding using GMAW (MIG), FCAW, SMAW (ARC) and GTAW (TIG) processes
* Repair and modify metal components and structures as required
* Conduct quality inspections and follow QA/QC procedures
* Operate workshop machinery and tooling efficiently and safely, performing routine maintenance
* Fit and assemble components accurately to ensure quality and structural integrity
* Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop environment
* Complete required documentation such as Take 5s, JHAs, material requests and daily timesheets
About You Qualifications & Experience
* Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade or equivalent
* Mining or industrial fabrication experience
* Qualified Metal Fabricator or Boilermaker with strong fabrication skills
* Minimum 2-years post-apprenticeship as a boilermaker, metal fabricator or similar role.
* Confined Space and Working at Heights certification
* Current Australian driver's licence and full work rights
* High‐Risk Work Licence (e.g., Forklift, EWP)
* National Police Clearance
* Medical and drug/alcohol screening
You will also demonstrate
* Pride in workmanship and attention to detail
* Strong safety awareness
* Ability to work both autonomously and within a team
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