Pinjarra Workshop
5:2 Roster | Residential Role

Join a Brand-New Facility – Be Part of the Build

About us

ABBA Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned, ISO-accredited engineering and manufacturing company, delivering innovative end-to-end solutions across the mining, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

With a strong presence in Kalgoorlie, Pinjarra, Perth, and the Gold Coast, we are driving national growth through strategic investment in our people, cutting-edge technology, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Our new Pinjarra manufacturing facility marks an exciting milestone, expanding our capabilities and opening the door to long-term, rewarding career opportunities for talented professionals.

If you’re looking for a new challenge, we warmly invite you to join us and be part of our growth journey.

About the role

We’re recruiting a Robotic Welding Operator for a newly established manufacturing facility in Pinjarra. This is a hands-on role working in automated welding and CNC environments, supporting production output while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and workflow.

If you have experience with robotic cells, CNC/plasma tables, or automated welding environments, and understand the importance of material flow and part preparation in production, we want to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity to get in early and help shape how our new automated workshop operates.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Robotic Welding Technician / Programmer, you’ll be responsible for keeping robotic and CNC welding operations running efficiently and safely.

Your day-to-day will include:

Robotic & CNC Operations

Loading and unloading components into robotic welding cells and CNC/plasma cutting machines
Operating rotators, positioners and material handling equipment
Conducting pre-start and safety checks on equipment and tooling
Following approved work instructions and SOPs

Part Organisation & Workflow

Grouping and staging parts to job travellers and drawings
Preparing components for robotic or manual welding (orientation, cleanliness, ID)
Maintaining steady material flow to avoid production bottlenecks

Basic Fabrication Support

Bandsaw cutting and basic prep work (within your authorisation)
Supporting welders and fabricators with part preparation
Handling materials correctly to prevent damage or rework

Safety & Housekeeping

Maintaining clean, organised work areas
Reporting hazards and equipment issues immediately
Working strictly to workshop safety and PPE requirements

Documentation

Recording completed work and part movements
Reporting faults and production issues
Completing documentation in line with ISO-aligned quality systems

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Tickets

Trade Certificate in Fabrication or related Engineering discipline (mandatory)
C-Class Driver’s Licence
High Risk Licence – Forklift & EWP
Overhead/Gantry Crane Licence

Experience

1–3 years in robotic or automated welding environments
Experience handling materials for robotic cells or CNC/plasma machines
Ability to read and interpret basic fabrication drawings
Workshop or heavy industrial background

Skills That Will Make You Stand Out

Confident operating robotic welding cells and automated equipment
Strong attention to detail – reducing rework and scrap
Good workflow awareness – you understand production pace
Safety-first mindset
Clear communicator who works well with welders, techs and supervisors
Proactive – you flag issues before they cause downtime

Why Join Us?

Brand-new facility – modern automated equipment
Opportunity to grow with the workshop as it scales
Stable 5:2 residential roster
Supportive production team environment
Be part of building efficient robotic workflows from the ground up

Interested?

If this could be your next role, we’d love to hear from you

Apply now by sending your resume to [email protected]

Want to chat first? Contact us:

Amber Wu – Recruitment and HR Assistant | 📞 0409 882 696

Join ABBA Engineering and be part of a team driving innovation and excellence in WA’s mining and manufacturing industry.