Boilermaker - $4,000 Sign On Bonus Available

Permanent, full-time

Based in Toowoomba

RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) is a unique engineering, technology and manufacturing company. RME provides product and service-based solutions for problems encountered in the mining and mineral processing industries. With a history spanning more than 35 years, RME is an employer of choice employing more than 450 personnel worldwide across 12 international Sales and Service Centres. RME is a multiple award-winning Australian exporter with a global reach of over 440 mine site locations. RME Mill Relining Systems deliver fast, reliable and safe relines.

There is now an exciting opportunity for a Boilermaker to join the Fabrication Team on a permanent, full-time, basis.

Boilermakers are responsible for the efficient fabrication and welding of RME-manufactured equipment to a high standard of workmanship and safety. Boilermakers must have a genuine interest in fabricating high-quality, high-performance, specialised machines.

Strong interpersonal skills, such as the ability to take direction, respond positively to criticism, and be proactive in seeking feedback and the ability to work respectfully in a team environment are critical to success in this role.

REQUIRED

1. Trade-qualified in the area of Metal Fabrication or Boilermaker
2. Experience in flat plate fabrication, with the ability and desire to produce the highest-quality fabrications to AS1554 parts 1 and 4
3. Experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
4. Experience in reading and interpreting Engineering drawings
5. Demonstrated organisation and time management skills
6. Ability to work in a team environment 
7. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
8. Ability to approach situations with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude

DESIRABLE

1. Post-trade certified in AS1796 certificates 7, 8G and 9
2. Experience in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
3. Basic mechanical aptitude
4. Experience with Lean Manufacturing Toolkits experience
5. Basic IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office software

LICENCES

• Possession of a current QLD ‘C’ Class Open Driver's licence (required)
• A current ‘MR’ Class driver’s licence (desirable)
• A current Forklift licence (desirable)
• A current Overhead Crane licence (desirable)

RME is a global, family-friendly employer of choice. We offer flexibility to allow you to maintain a true work/life balance. We are passionate about our People and their career development and offer a range of other benefits including Paid Parental Leave, Social Club, Employee Assistance Program, regular staff events and much, much more! Along with this, we are offering a $4,000 Sign On Bonus with $2,000 (gross) payable on commencement and $2,000 (gross) payable after 12 months of service.

All applications must include a short cover letter addressing the Skills, Qualifications and Experience as outlined above and be submitted by clicking APPLY NOW.

Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include a medical screening with drug and alcohol testing and a federal police check.