Boilermaker - 7/7

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. At the heart of our machines, our talented and dedicated employees are committed to providing industry-leading after sales service and reliable solutions. We are dedicated to supporting our people, rewarding successes and helping individuals grow. We offer a career path with the future in mind, providing training and development opportunities to help us achieve quality standards. We inspire a safe and healthy working environment through our safety and wellness campaigns so that we can all 'See You Tomorrow'.

Come and discover the opportunity to join the team at Hitachi. We are here for the long haul.

Our Culture

A career at Hitachi provides the opportunity for you to make a difference. You will be a part of a global OEM renown for inspiring innovation, technology and a sustainable future.

Our vision, mission and values is to provide quality in everything we do, with the goal of total customer satisfaction. Guided by our leadership principles, we value our people through open communication and feedback so that you can contribute purposefully towards Hitachi's continued success.

We proudly partner with key charities who make significant positive impacts in paediatric health, indigenous education, mental health and cancer research. Additionally, Hitachi commits to protecting our environment through local initiatives which contribute towards global sustainability goals, ensuring that we leave the world a better place

The Opportunity

With strong growth in our WA region, our Perth branch has an exciting opportunity for a quality focused Boilermaker to join the team on a on a 7/7 roster.

This position is to join our Welshpool team then permanently move to our Forrestdale based workshop team by mid 2023.

As a key member of the team, your role will see you perform boiler making and welding repairs on a wide range of construction and mining equipment. You will also be responsible for:

• Providing fabrication and repair tasks to a variety of construction and earthmoving equipment
• Design and fabrication of local options for earthmoving equipment
• Be able to interpret technical drawings
• Perform diagnostic evaluation of components and relevant systems
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Gouging structural cracks and re-welding

To be successful in this role you will:

• Ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced, displayed and driven from within - safety takes priority over everything else
• Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaking) trade qualifications
• Have previous experience working with construction, agricultural or mining equipment
• Be confined space trained and qualified
• High Risk Work licences (forklift, dogging, working at heights, etc) are essential

In return, you will receive:

• Competitive pay rate plus super + company biannual bonuses (pay rate depending on experience)
• Excellent safe working conditions
• Work Life Balance on a closely aligned 7 days on 7 days off roster
• An opportunity to work with a wide range of Hitachi equipment
• A permanent long term career in a growing business
• A supportive management team that understands the needs of their employees!
• Exclusive staff discount on a range of goods and services
• OEM training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• Supportive mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work!

At Hitachi, we value our people and work towards providing guidance on your career path towards a rewarding and successful experience. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business.