About the role
KAW Engineering is the largest manufacturer of metal fabrication
products in the Pilbara region. A leader in the provision of specialised
Engineering services, we deliver complex metal & plastic fabrication, plant
maintenance, material processing, CNC machining, coded welding and engineering
design to the regions world-class Oil & Gas, Mining, Marine &
Construction Industries.
Awarded two years running as the most innovative
business in the Pilbara, we are a key supplier to all of the major players in
the region, we have seen sustained growth in recent times and currently have a
number of vacancies for experienced Boilermaker / Welders to
join our Karratha based team.
This opportunity sits within the Mining & Resources sector and is a full-time, on-site position based in Karratha, WA, WA.
Key responsibilities
Reporting to our Workshop & Site Project
Managers, this Karratha Based position will
expose you to a wide array of Welding & Boilermaker skills and provide an
amazing opportunity to diversify and develop your skills:
- Structural Steel Fabrication & Welding
- Class Approved Marine Fabrication & Welding
- Structural Aluminium Fabrication & Welding
- Sheet Metal Fabrication: Steel, Stainless & Aluminium
- Coded Pipe & Pressure Vessel Fabrication
- Site Installation & Maintenance Works - RioTinto, Woodside,
Yara, CITIC, BHP, FMG, Toll etc.
- Heavy Earth Moving Equipment Welding: Buckets, Booms, Wear
Components etc
- Architectural and Decorative works inc. complex Stainless Steel
Parts
About you
To be considered for this position you must have:
- Cert III in Engineering or Metal Fabrication or Higher
- Capable of passing a 3G & 4G test coupon with 7016 Stick Rods in 12mm Mild Steel to AS1554.1 (Generalist) or 6G GTAW in 2" Sch Std Carbon Steel (Piping Specialist)
- White Card
- Full Australian Working Rights
- The ability to interpret and fabricate from shop drawings
- A commitment to quality workmanship and take pride in your work
- Committed to responsible, ethical and sustainable work practices that deliver best practice outcomes in OH&S, Quality & Environmental matrices
- Physically fit and healthy, with a commitment to personal health and wellbeing (Essential)
What’s on offer
- Competitive - Salary details on application.
- Opportunity to contribute to Australia’s welding, fabrication and manufacturing capability.
- Career development and exposure to industry projects, standards and professional networks.
- A role advertised through Weld Australia’s dedicated industry Jobs Board.
About KAW Engineering
KAW Engineering is advertising this role through the Weld Australia Jobs Board to connect with skilled people across Australia’s welding, fabrication and manufacturing industries.
The role is connected to the Mining & Resources sector and may suit candidates looking to apply their technical skills in a focused industry environment.
Ready to apply?
Submit your application for Boilermaker/Welder at KAW Engineering. Applications close 22 June 2026 - quote reference JB-WLD00000079-TS.