Boilermaker

Boilermaker

• Opportunity working at Rio Tinto
• 6 month assignment via Chandler Macleod
• Safety-first culture with supportive teams

About the Opportunity
Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.

Through Rio Tinto’s partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join the Rio Tinto Brockman team.

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled tradesperson with strong fabrication and welding experience, particularly in steel fabrication and shutdown scoping activities. The successful candidate will bring a proactive, team-focused attitude and be willing to support a range of workshop activities, including assisting the fitting team with roller maintenance, responding to radio communications, and contributing to day-to-day workshop operations as required.

Operating on an 8 days on 6 days off roster (12.5 hour shifts, days only), you will play a key role in assisting the workshop team.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and working in a collaborative and exciting environment, you will:

• Performing welding activities using both MIG and Stick welding techniques on equipment, including chute repair and patching work.
• Identifying and scoping maintenance defects requiring fabrication repairs, while providing timely feedback on asset condition and performance through the asset management system
• Assisting the wider maintenance team by responding to radio calls and supporting workshop operations as required.
• Executing maintenance tasks in accordance with approved work instructions, procedures, and standards.
• Complete post-maintenance equipment commissioning and clean-up
• Work safely within Rio Tinto procedures

About You

• Demonstrated experience in MIG and Stick welding.
• Hold a trade certificate as a Boilermaker.
• Hold a current Forklift Licence (EWP, HRWL and SAP experience are highly desirable).
• High attention to detail, particularly during welding and maintenance activities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous mining or heavy industry experience.
• Commitment to work the rostered shifts (12.5 hour shifts, Days Only)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dedication to everyone's safety.
• Current C Class manual driver's licence.
• Relevant trade qualifications and certificates
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing.

Why Join Chandler Macleod?
Chandler Macleod is one of Australia’s most experienced workforce partners. You’ll receive a competitive pay rate paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.

Apply Now!
Ready to take the next step? Apply today to join Chandler Macleod for an exciting onsite assignment with Rio Tinto. Applications close 08/11/2026. Chandler Macleod reserves the right to close applications earlier if suitable candidates are identified. At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion