Boilermakers & Leading Hands – Multiple Positions

Werner Engineering | Paget, Mackay QLD |
Full-Time Positions | Be Home Every Night | Award Rates

Werner Engineering is looking for multiple experienced Boilermakers and Boilermaker Leading Hands to join our Growing team at our Paget workshop in Mackay.

These are workshop-based positions, giving you the opportunity to work on large-scale mining and heavy industrial equipment while being home every night.

The Roles

We are seeking

- Qualified Boilermakers – Multiple Positions

- Boilermaker Leading Hand

You will work across a variety of heavy fabrication, repair and rebuild projects, including mining and fixed-plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities

- Heavy fabrication, welding, repairs and modifications.

- Repairs and rebuilds of mining and industrial equipment.

- Read and interpret engineering drawings and job specifications.

- MIG, stick welding, gouging, cutting and grinding.

- Ensure completed work meets quality and specification requirements.

- Work safely and efficiently within allocated job hours.

- Identify and communicate additional repairs or defects.

- Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Leading Hand Responsibilities

In addition to trade duties, Leading Hands will

- Provide guidance and support to Boilermakers and apprentices.





- Assist with coordinating daily workshop priorities and workflow.

- Ensure employees have the correct drawings, materials and information to complete jobs.

- Monitor workmanship, productivity and quality.

- Assist with training and developing less experienced team members.

- Communicate job progress and potential delays to the Supervisor.

- Work along side boilermakers to produces High Quality Products

What We're Looking For

- Trade-qualified Boilermakers.

- Solid heavy fabrication and welding experience.

- Ability to confidently read engineering drawings.

- Experience with mining equipment is highly regarded.

- Strong commitment to safety and quality.

- Reliable, productive and able to work as part of a team.

- Previous leadership experience is preferred for Leading Hand positions.

Why Join Werner Engineering?

- Be home every night – no FIFO.

- Multiple permanent positions available.

- Mackay-based workshop in Paget.

- Work on large and varied mining equipment.

- Opportunities to progress into Leading Hand and supervisory roles.

- Long-term, stable employment.

- Supportive and experienced workshop team.

- Regular monthly team BBQs.

If you're an experienced Boilermaker looking for stable, local work or you're ready to step into a Leading Hand position, we'd like to hear from you.

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