Wollongong Sheet Metal & Engineering is seeking an experienced

Leading Hand Boilermaker

to join our team in Unanderra, NSW. This is a full-time position that offers the opportunity to take on a leadership role within our operation. As Leading Hand, you will oversee a boilermaking/fabrication team, assist your Supervisor with managing projects and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role is pivotal in maintaining our reputation for excellence in delivering welding and fabrication services across the region.

Key responsibilities

Supervising and coordinating a boilermaking team on customer job sites, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to schedules

Ensuring all team members comply with workplace health and safety regulations and company/customer policies

Inspecting work to ensure compliance with specifications, safety standards and quality requirements

Training and mentoring junior boilermakers and apprentices to develop their skills and knowledge

Liaising with project managers and clients to understand project requirements and manage expectations

Performing boilermaking duties including fabrication, assembly, erection, repairs and welding

Maintaining accurate records of work progress, materials used and safety incidents

Identifying areas for process improvement and recommending solutions to enhance productivity

Assist with the preparation of quotes and estimates where required

What we're looking for

Current boilermaking qualification or equivalent trade certification recognised in Australia

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on boilermaking experience, with demonstrated expertise in fabrication, assembly and welding

Proven leadership experience, having supervised or mentored other tradespeople

Strong knowledge of Australian safety standards and work health and safety legislation relevant to boilermaking





Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately

Competency in using boilermaking tools and equipment, including welding equipment and measuring instruments

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams

Problem-solving abilities and attention to detail in all aspects of work

A commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards

Willingness to work in office and potentially travel to client locations when required

Desirable: post trade qualification and other related qualifications

What we offer At Wollongong Sheet Metal & Engineering, we value our team members and offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of your experience and qualifications. We provide opportunities for ongoing professional development, support for further qualifications, and a workplace culture that prioritises safety, teamwork and continuous improvement. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment where skilled tradespeople can develop their careers, and we offer the satisfaction of working on challenging projects that contribute to major industrial and commercial endeavours across the region.

About us Based in Unanderra, NSW, Wollongong Sheet Metal & Engineering is a trusted fabrication and engineering company with roots dating back to the early 1930s. With a strong reputation built on quality, reliability and expert workmanship, we serve a diverse range of clients across industrial, commercial and manufacturing sectors. Our team is composed of skilled tradespeople who are passionate about delivering excellence in every project. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of workmanship, safety and customer satisfaction, and we invest in our people to ensure they have the skills, knowledge and support needed to succeed in their roles.

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📌 Leading Hand Boilermaker (Unanderra)
🏢 Wollongong Sheet Metal & Engineering
📍 Unanderra