Jobs at Bradken

Develop and maintain full-stack solutions for Bradken Insite across IoT monitoring, wear management, mobile inspections, and data processing. Responsibilities include architectural decision-making, PWA development, API and data integration, real-time monitoring, CI/CD support, production deployments, performance optimization, security improvements, code reviews, and mentoring developers. The role collaborates with distributed teams across Australia and India to deliver scalable cloud-based enterprise applications.

Perform heavy fabrication and welding, including flux-core and MIG welding, carbon arc back gouging, and refurbishment work. Read technical drawings, verify measurements and tolerances, handle materials, follow safety and ISO 9001 quality procedures, and support continuous improvement. Assist maintenance and engineering teams, mentor apprentices, and perform forklift, profile cutting, and materials management tasks. Afternoon-shift availability and successful completion of welding tests, medical screening, and drug and alcohol testing are required.

Design and improve mining equipment, especially crawler systems, through 3D modeling, drafting, reverse engineering, simulation, technical documentation, and manufacturability reviews. Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and engineering teams; support field evaluations and customer-specific designs. The role includes product lifecycle management, quality and safety improvements, and occasional travel to customer and manufacturing sites.

Design and develop fixed-plant mining equipment and wear products using 3D modelling, reverse engineering, simulation, and PLM. Produce drawings, BOMs, support manufacturing, site inspections, and continuous improvement across product lifecycle.

Support metallurgy, quality and process control at a foundry. Monitor melting and heat treatment, review inspection and test results, prepare test certificates and documentation, investigate non-conformances, recommend corrective actions, support material selection and process improvements, maintain QMS and calibration, and participate in continuous improvement and safety activities.

Develops mining product designs and engineering solutions using advanced 3D modeling, DEM simulations, FEA, reverse engineering, and technical drawings. The role supports customer mining operations through site visits, inspections, performance monitoring, technical assistance, and optimization initiatives. It also requires collaboration with sales and regional stakeholders, bilingual English-Spanish communication, and knowledge of project management tools.

One-year apprenticeship at Bradken Merlimau providing hands-on training in moulding, dressing, heat treatment, and melting for recent TVET diploma holders. Participants will gain practical shop-floor manufacturing skills, complete assessments and pre-employment medical checks, and work within a safety-focused, supportive environment.

Design and improve mechanical products for mineral processing and material handling. Produce 3D models, detailed drawings, and manufacturing documentation; perform design calculations, analysis and simulations; support manufacturing, installations and customer-site investigations; coordinate design release and engineering standards; and capture product IP.

The role involves conducting market research, building client relationships, collaborating globally, and crafting sales proposals in the mining industry.

The Manufacturing Cost Accountant is responsible for cost reporting, variance analysis, and financial decision-making in a manufacturing environment, focusing on accuracy in product costing and process improvements.

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The After-Hours Supervisor manages on-site production during shifts, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards while leading cross-functional teams.

Manage and grow mineral processing sales across South Africa and nearby markets. Build customer relationships through site visits and technical engagement, develop regional sales plans, identify new opportunities, coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver engineered wear solutions, maintain Salesforce CRM pipeline and forecasts, lead commercial negotiations, monitor market and competitor activity, and own regional budgets and profitability.

Hands-on warehouse role responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing and dispatching orders. Operate forklifts, manage inventory records, complete shipping documentation, assist with stocktakes, and maintain a safe, organised work area.

Drive regional sales growth for Bradken's Fixed Plant products by developing/executing sales strategies, managing key accounts, identifying new opportunities, and delivering tailored technical solutions. Provide market intelligence and forecasts via Salesforce, collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain and product teams, support product development, achieve sales and margin targets, lead improvement initiatives, and travel regularly within the region.

The Design Engineer will develop, improve, and customize mining equipment, focusing on Crawler Systems. Responsibilities include 3D modeling, drafting, product analysis, and collaboration with manufacturing teams.

The Quality Assurance Specialist will oversee production quality, manage ISO compliance, lead QA teams, and ensure operational excellence.

The Senior Design Engineer designs and improves mineral processing products, supports manufacturing and sales, and provides technical customer support while ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Provide hands-on, customer-facing technical support for mining products (excavator buckets, G.E.T., crawler systems). Diagnose site issues, support field evaluations and warranty analysis, produce CAD models and simulation inputs, assist with product design, reverse engineering, trials, and validation while coordinating with sales, manufacturing and supply chain.

Provide hands-on, customer-facing technical support for mining products including excavator buckets and crawler systems. Troubleshoot site issues, support product trials, produce CAD/FEA models and documentation, assist in reverse engineering and product improvements, and liaise with Sales, Design, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to deliver robust field solutions.