Specialist Welders (Fluxcore & Pipe) | $70/hr | 56 Hours Guaranteed | Long-Term Project
Join a Major Rare Earth Mining Project in Western Australia
Mills Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Specialist Welders to join a major Rare Earth Mining Project based in Perth, Western Australia. These are long-term opportunities offering a minimum of 56 hours per week, with an initial project duration of 16 months or more.
Available Positions

• Fluxcore Welders
• Pipe Welders

Rate:$70.00 per hourGuaranteed Hours: Minimum 56 hours per week Employment: Full-Time | Site-Based Project Duration: 16+ Months
About the Role
Working on a major mining construction project, you'll be responsible for carrying out high-quality coded welding, fabrication, installation and repair work on mining plant, structural steel and process pipework in accordance with engineering drawings and approved welding procedures.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform coded welding on mining plant, structural steel and process pipework.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, fabrication drawings and pipe isometrics.
• Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, bevelling, fitting and aligning components prior to welding.
• Complete welds in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Carry out visual inspections and prepare welds for quality testing.
• Perform repair welding and defect rectification where required.
• Support construction, installation and maintenance activities.
• Maintain quality documentation and weld traceability.
• Work safely in accordance with all site safety procedures and permit systems.

Fluxcore Welder Requirements
Applicants must be able to successfully complete:

• 3G & 4G Fluxcore Welding Test
• Welds must satisfy Ultrasonic Testing (UT) requirements.

Pipe Welder Requirements
Applicants must be able to successfully complete:

• 6G Pipe Welding Test
• Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel
• Welds must satisfy Radiographic Testing (RT) requirements.

Essential Requirements
To be considered you will have:

• Demonstrated experience as a coded welder within mining, heavy engineering, fabrication, shutdown or construction environments.
• Relevant Trade Qualification (or recognised overseas equivalent).
• Ability to read engineering drawings, welding symbols and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Strong understanding of weld preparation, fit-up and quality control.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work a minimum of 56 hours per week.
• Ability to successfully complete:
• Practical welding assessment
• Pre-employment Medical
• Drug & Alcohol Screen
• Site Induction and Mobilisation Requirements

Desirable Tickets
Highly regarded but not essential:

• White Card
• Working at Heights
• Confined Space
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP)
• Forklift Licence
• Rigging or Dogging
• Previous experience working on mining construction, processing plants or major shutdown projects.

What's On Offer

• $70.00 per hour
• Minimum 56 hours guaranteed every week
• Long-term 16+ month project
• Opportunity to work on a major Rare Earth Mining Project in Western Australia.
• Stable, full-time site-based employment with consistent hours.
• Excellent long-term opportunity with a reputable employer.
• Immediate starts available for successful applicants following completion of the required welding assessment and pre-employment process.

Apply Now
If you're an experienced Fluxcore Welder or Pipe Welder looking for your next long-term opportunity, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit your current resume outlining your welding experience, qualifications and licences. For a confidential discussion, contact the team at Mills Recruitment today on 04•••••025.