Job Description

Overview

Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. They are currently seeking an experienced First Class Welder to join their Manufacturing team in Bassendean, responsible for producing high-quality welds on mining wear products and heavy industrial components.

Responsibilities

  • Perform high-quality welding on mining wear products and components in accordance with engineering drawings, welding procedures and quality specifications.
  • Execute a variety of welding processes while maintaining exceptional workmanship and weld integrity standards.
  • Prepare, position and weld components to required tolerances and specifications.
  • Conduct visual inspections of completed welds to ensure compliance with quality and customer requirements.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols and fabrication instructions to accurately complete production tasks.
  • Carry out gouging, grinding and weld preparation activities to support efficient production outcomes.
  • Identify and report weld defects, quality concerns and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Work closely with Supervisors, Leading Hands and team members to achieve production targets and delivery schedules.
  • Maintain welding equipment, tools and work areas in a safe and serviceable condition.
  • Promote a strong safety culture by complying with all safety procedures and actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Trade qualification as a First Class Welder, Welder, or equivalent fabrication trade qualification.
  • Demonstrated experience performing high-quality welding within a heavy manufacturing, mining, engineering or industrial environment.
  • Strong knowledge of welding techniques, welding procedures and weld quality requirements.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols and technical specifications.
  • Experience working with carbon steel, wear-resistant materials and heavy fabricated components.
  • Excellent attention to detail with a focus on producing high-quality welds and minimising rework.
  • Strong understanding of workplace health, safety and quality requirements.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Proven commitment to continuous improvement, reliability and professional workmanship.
  • Forklift, Dogging, Rigging or Working at Heights tickets will be highly regarded.

Benefits

  • Income Protection Insurance
  • Ongoing training and development, including formal upskilling and qualification upgrade pathways.

Additional Information

  • Full-time permanent position based in Bassendean.
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale mining wear solutions used across the global resources sector.

Benefits

Income Protection Insurance
Ongoing training and development, including formal upskilling and qualification upgrade pathways.

How this job compares in US, US

Pay in context

At roughly $39/hr, this posting sits about 34% above the $29/hr median for welding jobs in US, US — toward the top of a $22–$34/hr middle band drawn from 32 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 88% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in US, US

We're tracking 33 other active welding openings in US, US right now, from 24 different employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across US as a whole we're tracking 33 other active welding openings from 24 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in US.

The most active employers in US at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (6), AAON, Inc. (3), and Greenberry (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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