An opportunity is available for an experienced Leading Hand Boilermaker / Fabrication Technician to join an established business in the transport and heavy fabrication industry based in Rocklea.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll remain on the tools while leading a team of Service Technicians, coordinating workshop activities and providing technical guidance. You’ll be involved in the fabrication, welding, assembly and fitting of heavy vehicle bodies, trailers and transport equipment.

Duties
Leading and supporting a team of Service Technicians
Allocating daily tasks and coordinating workshop workflow
Hands-on boilermaking, fabrication and welding
Fabricating, assembling and fitting heavy vehicle bodies and trailers
MIG and TIG welding
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and fabrication plans
Troubleshooting fabrication issues and providing practical solutions
Inspecting completed work to ensure quality and specification requirements are met
Supporting toolbox talks, risk assessments and workplace safety
Leading by example across safety, quality and workmanship





Skills & Experience
Trade Qualified Boilermaker, Fabricator or Vehicle Body Builder
Solid fabrication and welding experience
Experience with trailers, heavy vehicle bodies, transport equipment or heavy fabrication
Proven MIG and/or TIG welding skills
Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings
Previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience highly regarded
Robust mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills
Good communication and leadership skills
Strong commitment to safety and quality

Benefits
$50–$55 per hour + bonuses
Permanent full time position
Leading Hand allowance / hands-on leadership role
Monday to Friday workshop-based position
Work on heavy vehicle bodies, trailers and transport equipment
Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled fabrication team
Long-term career opportunity with an established business
Supportive team environment
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