Boilermaker / Fabricator/Welder

Build. Repair. Fabricate. Be Home Every Night.

📍 Kalgoorlie Workshop & Local Mine Sites | Residential Role – Home Every Night

🕒 Permanent Full-Time or Casual | Monday–Sunday | 6:00am–4:00pm

💰 $110,000–$145,000 + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Super + Relocation Support

Looking for a Local Role Without FIFO?

ABBA Engineering is growing, and we're looking for experienced Boilermakers / Fabricators to join our team in Kalgoorlie.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled tradesperson who wants variety in their work without giving up the lifestyle of being home every night.

You'll work across our modern Kalgoorlie workshop and local mine sites, delivering fabrication, repairs, maintenance and shutdown support for mining and industrial clients.

Whether you're already based in Kalgoorlie or looking to make the move from FIFO, this role offers stable local employment, competitive earnings and the opportunity to build a long-term career with an established Australian-owned company.

Why Join ABBA Engineering?

Home every night – residential Kalgoorlie role
Earn $110,000–$145,000 + site allowances
Ongoing permanent employment with consistent hours
Variety of workshop fabrication and mine site work
Overtime opportunities available (where operationally required)
Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 in value
Modern workshop, quality equipment and strong safety culture
Supportive team with long-term career opportunities
Stable, Australian-owned company with over 25 years in business

About the Role

This is a hands-on position working across both workshop and mine site environments. You'll split your time between fabrication projects in our Kalgoorlie workshop and maintenance, repairs and shutdown support at local mine sites.

Every week is different, offering a mix of structural fabrication, equipment repairs and on-site maintenance work.

Key Responsibilities

Fabrication and welding using MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux Core processes
Read and interpret engineering drawings and job specifications
Manufacture structural steel, tanks and industrial components
Repair and modify mining and industrial equipment
Complete mine site maintenance and shutdown work
Cutting, grinding, fitting and assembly
Work safely in workshop and mine site environments
Complete Take 5s, JHAs and timesheets

About You

You'll be a qualified Boilermaker who takes pride in producing quality work while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.

You'll also have:

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaker)
Minimum two years' post-apprenticeship experience
Experience in mining, heavy industry or structural fabrication
Ability to read drawings and work independently
Strong safety awareness and work ethic
Current driver's licence (HR/LR licence advantageous)
Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets (or willingness to obtain)

Pre-employment Requirements

National Police Clearance
Pre-employment medical
Drug and Alcohol screening

About ABBA Engineering

ABBA Engineering is an Australian-owned engineering and fabrication company with more than 25 years' experience supporting the mining, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

We specialise in:

Mine site maintenance and shutdown support
Workshop fabrication and repairs
Structural steel, tanks and piping systems
Mining and industrial equipment support

Our people are at the heart of our business. We invest in quality equipment, maintain a strong safety culture and provide stable, long-term employment where skilled tradespeople can build rewarding careers.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply now by sending your resume and a brief cover letter to ••••@abbaeng.com

Applications are accepted from enter date 22 September 2026 to 22 October 2026

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