Construction Equipment Welder/Fabricator

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. 

The Opportunity

With strong growth in our WA region, our Perth branch has an exciting opportunity for a quality focused Welder/Fabricator to join our Forrestdale based workshop team. As a key member of the team, your main role will see you perform fabrication and welding duties on a wide range of construction equipment.

You will also be responsible for:

• Design and fabrication of local options for earthmoving equipment
• Providing boilermaker and repair tasks to a variety of construction and earthmoving equipment
• Be able to interpret technical drawings
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

To be successful in this role you will:

• Ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced, displayed and driven from within - safety takes priority over everything else
• Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) trade qualifications
• Have previous experience working with construction, agricultural or mining equipment
• Previous working with fabrication and welding
• High Risk Work licences (forklift, dogging, working at heights, etc) – preferred but not essential

In return, you will receive:

• Competitive pay rate plus super + company biannual bonuses (pay rate depending on experience)
• Excellent safe working conditions
• An opportunity to work with a wide range of Hitachi equipment
• A permanent long-term career in a growing business
• A supportive management team that understands the needs of their employees!
• Exclusive staff discount on a range of goods and services
• OEM training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• Supportive mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work!