Maintenance Boilermarker/Welder

• Exciting opportunity to join an Industry Leader
• Great site and long-term job security
• Picturesque location with beautiful beaches, fishing, camping, surfing and more!
• Situated in South Australia at Kevin operations
  

About Us

Cheetham Salt prides itself in offering value added Australian solar salt products and is proud to play an integral role in Australian manufacturing. As Australia’s largest producer and refiner of solar salt, Cheetham Salt offers reliable salt products to a broad range of industries including the industrial, food, stockfeed, hide and pool sectors.

Our Kevin Operations in South Australia are currently seeking a Boilermaker to join our Thevenard team. Thevenard is located at Ceduna on Eyre Peninsula and approximately 860km from Adelaide. We are committed to being a values driven business and provide a workplace where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.  

Life at Cheetham Salt 
Our company culture and values driven behaviour is very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for all our employees. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as, 
• Above award wage rates and allowances 
• Autonomy & variety 
• Ongoing training & development 
• Salary Continuance Insurance 
• Employee Referral Program – refer a mate & receive $1000
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid primary carer Parental & Paternity leave options 
• Reward & Recognition Program which recognises outstanding achievements of all employees
• Uniforms provided 

The Role
The purpose of this role is to perform repairs and maintenance to existing equipment and to work on capital projects as required.  Reporting to the Site Manager your duties will include:
•Maintain safe work practices in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety & Environmental standards
•Maintain, service, modify and fault find for the plant as requested by Maintenance Leading Hand
•Boiler making/Welding of mild steel and stainless steel. Sheet metal work as required.
•Measure and fabricate items for repair/replacement
•Assist with Fitting and Turning, Mechanical, Plumbing and Carpentry work within the employee’s skills and competence.
•Reporting required maintenance through MEX.



About You
To be considered for the role you must have the following:
•Trade Qualified 
•A quick learner, willing to listen and learn from experience of others.
•A team player, trustworthy and has good work ethic
•Strong ongoing commitment to workplace health & safety.
•Current Drivers & Forklift Licenses
•Confined Space, Working at Heights, EWP & Dogging tickets would be advantageous.
•Experience in Welding e.g: Stainless & Heavy Gauge Metals
•Good verbal and written communication skills

 
How to apply

If this is you please click “Apply now” and provide both your resume and cover letter. Upon receipt of your application you will receive an email with our pre-screening questions. (Please ensure you check your junk email). Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing and background checks including police check as part of our process. 

Applications close on 7 October 2026