Welder FCAW

Austin is a leading global provider of innovative engineering mining solutions and products. Austin (ASX:ANG) is a leading designer, builder, and sustained (on and off mine site) of customized mining solutions for the world’s largest mining companies. Headquartered in Perth, Australia, Austin provides our partners across six continents, innovative and market-leading end-to-end mining solutions. From our facilities in Australia, Indonesia, Africa, Canada, America, Chile. Austin delivers a global and local presence in the world’s principal mining regions delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions, delivered on time, and backed by a life of product support.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment for fabrication, repair, and assembly work.
• Read and interpret: Engineering drawings Fabrication drawings Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) Welding symbols
• Prepare materials through cleaning, grinding, and fitting.
• Inspect weld quality and ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain welding equipment and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Follow safety procedures and use appropriate PPE.
• Work closely with fitters, fabricators, and supervisors.
• Report equipment issues and safety hazards.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• SMK (Vocational High School) in Welding, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of FCAW welding experience in: Heavy fabrication Mining equipment manufacturing Shipbuilding Steel structure fabrication

Required Technical Skills

• Strong FCAW welding capability.
• Qualified or experienced in welding positions: 2F, 3F, 4F 3G, 4G
• Welding carbon steel plates of various thicknesses.
• Multi-pass welding techniques.
• Ability to use grinders and fabrication tools.
• Ability to read WPS, welding symbols, and technical drawings.

Preferred Experience

Experience in fabrication or repair of:

• Dump truck bodies, buckets, trays, excavator attachments, hoppers, chutes

• Wear plate installation (Hardox/Bisalloy or equivalent)

Ideal Candidate Profile

An ideal candidate would be an experienced FCAW welder who can independently read technical drawings, perform quality welds in both fillet and groove positions (2F/3F/4F/3G/4G), work safely in a fabrication environment, and contribute to production efficiency and quality standards.

At Austin Engineering our people are valued as vital members of our diverse and expanding workforce. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive team environment, where learning and development are encouraged and promoted.