Boilermaker - Residential at ABBA Engineering

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Relocation support

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About this role

Boilermaker – Residential Role | Competitive Salary | Kalgoorlie-Based | Permanent full-time position

Salary: $110,000 – $145,000 + Allowances + Relocation Support

Location: Kalgoorlie (Residential role)

Roster: 5:2 | 9.5-hour days

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.

We specialise in:

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.

Why join ABBA

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)
LR/HR License (advantageous)

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