Tradesperson Fabrication

Aurizon•Avon, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity for a Fabrication tradesperson to join Australia's largest rail freight operator, Aurizon. Based at the Northam (Avon) depot, you will be part of the skilled Rollingstock Maintenance team, responsible for keeping locomotives and wagons running safely. The role offers strong earning potential with paid lunch breaks, penalty rates, and genuine career pathways, including leading hand opportunities. You will be exercising your fabrication trade skills in servicing, repairing, and maintaining rollingstock to ensure the efficient running of freight services.

Requirements

Strong commitment to safety
Current unrestricted WA driving licence
Fabrication Trade Certificate
High level of skill in interpreting technical instructions and drawings
High level of knowledge of functions, defects and fault finding with equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Aluminium welding
Locomotive and wagon experience

Responsibilities

Keeping locomotives and wagons running safely through service, repair and maintenance work
Completing inspections, fault-finding and corrective maintenance on rollingstock assets
Working to scheduled maintenance programs and reporting on completed work
Following technical and operational specifications to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes
Maintaining accurate records for asset condition, maintenance activity and costing systems
Applying safe work practices, quality standards and continuous improvement across daily tasks
Supporting other WA maintenance depots in line with the EA agreement
Conduct routine corrective maintenance and fault repair on wagons, locomotive fabrication, and repair work as required
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with technical and operational specifications
Maintain all records and associated documentation relating to asset condition, maintenance programs and costing systems
Report on actual work performed against the scheduled work program
Progress the implementation and application of work procedures and practices in pursuit of ensuring continuous quality improvement

Benefits

Paid lunch breaks
Generous Overtime Penalty rates
Career progression
Overtime paid at 1.7%
Rostered Sat shift paid at 2.4%
Leading hand pathway opportunities
Above-base earning opportunities
Development and growth opportunities
Access to mentoring and development programs
Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands
Parental leave program and super booster