Metal Fabricator / Boilermaker-Welder

Rocky Creek Abattoir – Tolga, QLD

Full-time

Salary: $72,000–$80,000 per annum + superannuation

Rocky Creek Abattoir is seeking an experienced Metal Fabricator / Boilermaker-Welder to join our team in Tolga, Far North Queensland.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance of stainless-steel processing equipment, structural steel and other metal components used throughout the abattoir.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong fabrication and welding skills and the ability to work safely and effectively within an operational meat-processing environment.

Key responsibilities

- Read and interpret engineering drawings, plans and technical specifications.
- Mark out, measure and prepare metal components for fabrication.
- Cut, shape and form metal sections using appropriate hand tools, power tools and metal-cutting equipment.
- Fabricate and assemble metal components and replacement parts.
- Perform MIG, TIG and arc welding to join and repair metal components.
- Fit and install fabricated components and equipment.
- Fabricate, repair and maintain stainless steel processing equipment.
- Repair structural steel and other plant components.
- Inspect completed fabrication and welding work to ensure it meets required specifications and quality standards.
- Finish fabricated and welded components using appropriate grinding and finishing techniques.
- Assist with plant breakdowns, repairs and scheduled shutdown maintenance.
- Maintain welding, fabrication and workshop equipment in safe working condition.
- Ensure all work complies with food safety, workplace health and safety and company requirements.




- Work cooperatively with maintenance, production and other team members as required.

Skills and experience

Applicants should have

- Demonstrated experience in metal fabrication, boilermaking and welding.
- Competency in MIG, TIG and arc welding.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Strong measuring, cutting, fitting and fabrication skills.
- Ability to work accurately and produce work to required specifications.
- Positive problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

A relevant trade qualification would be highly regarded but is not essential. Experience in stainless steel fabrication and/or fabrication and maintenance within a food-processing, manufacturing or similar industrial environment would also be highly regarded.

Willingness to undertake Q fever vaccination is required.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience in metal fabrication, boilermaking and welding.

Your cover letter should briefly describe:

- your previous metal fabrication and welding experience;
- the types of welding you are experienced in, such as MIG, TIG and/or arc welding; and
- any experience you have working with stainless steel or in a food-processing, manufacturing or similar industrial environment.

Applications that do not include a cover letter addressing the above may not be considered. Please submit your application with the subject title “Metal Fabricator / Boilermaker-Welder” to [email protected].

Pay: $72,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Metal Fabricator/Welder (Tolga)
🏢 Rocky Creek Abattoir
📍 Tolga