Permanent, Full-Time

Based in Toowoomba

Who are we?

RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) is a unique engineering, technology and manufacturing company. RME provides product and service-based solutions for problems encountered in the mining and mineral processing industries. With a history spanning more than 40 years, RME is an employer of choice employing more than 450 personnel worldwide across 12 international Sales and Service Centres. RME is a multiple award-winning Australian exporter with a global reach of over 440 mine site locations. RME Mill Relining Systems deliver fast, reliable and safe relines.

What’s the role? 

Due to the growth in our Fabrication Department, there is now an opportunity to join RME as a Boilermaker on a permanent, full-time basis. 

 

• Our Boilermakers are based in Toowoomba and have access to fantastic facilities. 

 

• RME offers stability and a great work life balance, with flexible start and finish times so you can be home with your family when it counts! 

 

• This position is not a FIFO role and does not require you to travel to mine sites. 

 

• The Boilermaker role at RME is heavily safety focused, producing exceptional work while ensuring the safety of yourself and others is our priority. 

 

• This role is a key part of the manufacturing journey of RME’s innovative Mill Relining equipment.  

 

• Our Fabrication Team have wealth of experience in their Trades and are willing to continue learning and build their skill. 

What are we looking for?

RME is looking for experienced Boilermakers who will use their knowledge and skills to contribute to the efficient fabrication of RME parts and equipment. 

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
• A positive attitude and a passion for team work
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgement
• Effective communication skills
• Experience in flat plate fabrication, with the ability and desire to produce the highest-quality fabrications to AS1554 parts 1 and 4
• Experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

 

The ideal candidate may also possess:

• Post-trade certified in AS1796 certificates 7, 8G and 9
• Experience with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) or Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

 

What's in it for you?

RME is a global, family-friendly employer of choice, with a genuinely positive and employee focused work culture. As a Boilermaker at RME you will: 

• Start on a rate of up to $47.50 per hour.

 

• Have a two-and-a-half-day weekend (finishing early on Fridays). 

 

• Receive a brand-new 3M Adflo Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) System.

 

• Receive brand new work boots and uniforms.

 

• Have the opportunity to work overtime when available.

 

• Have the opportunity to work towards being a part of our Night Shift Crew and increase your earning capacity! 

 

• Earn competitive rates while maintaining a true work/life balance 

 

• Be a part of a multitude of events provided for by the company including: 

 

• A range of events organised by the RME Social Club in the Toowoomba region.
• Quarterly Company BBQ’s 
• Christmas Parties and Fairs 
• Much more!

Please submit by clicking APPLY NOW by 16 December 2024

Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include a medical screening with drug and alcohol testing and a federal police check.

Please note: We will have limited staff working through the Christmas / New Year period (21 December to 5 January) and therefore there may be a delay in response to your application during this period.