An opportunity is available for an experienced Boilermaker 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 Boilermakers, 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 Boilermakers
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
Strong 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
Prospect to lead and develop a new fabrication team
Long-term career prospect with an established business
Supportive team environment

How to Apply If you're an experienced Boilermaker or Fabricator who enjoys being on the tools but is ready to take the next step into leadership, apply now with your current resume.

Previous Leading Hand experience is highly regarded, but strong tradespeople ready to step up into a leadership role are encouraged to apply.

For a confidential discussion, click to call Connor on 04•• ••• 918.

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