Build equipment that works where failure isn’t an option

Thrust Maritime designs and manufactures launch and recovery systems, subsea handling equipment and bespoke engineered solutions for the offshore, marine, resources and defence industries.

We work with major oil and gas operators, vessel owners, subsea contractors and defence organisations around the world. Our equipment is manufactured at our Dandenong South facility and is regularly built to Lloyd’s Register, DNV and ABS certification requirements.

We are looking for an experienced Boilermaker / Fabricator who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work and wants more variety in their work.

The role

· You will work as part of a small, capable manufacturing team building one-off and custom engineered equipment

· Fabricating structural steel, machinery frames, lifting equipment and subsea handling systems.

· Working with carbon steel, high-strength quenched and tempered steel, stainless steel and aluminium

· Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, weld symbols and fabrication documentation

· Setting out, fitting, assembling and welding complex fabrications

· MIG/MAG, FCAW and other welding processes relevant to the work

· Completing full-penetration and multi-pass welds in various positions

· Controlling weld sequence, heat input and distortion

· Working to approved welding procedures and project-specific quality requirements

· Maintaining material identification and traceability throughout fabrication

· Participating in dimensional inspections, NDT, class-surveyor inspections and equipment testing

· Assisting with mechanical assembly and occasional site or commissioning activities where required

· Identifying drawing,



material or fabrication issues before they affect quality or delivery

This is not repetitive production-line work. Projects vary in size and complexity, and you will be expected to think through the job, ask questions and contribute practical fabrication knowledge.

About you

You will ideally have

· A recognised Australian trade qualification in Engineering – Fabrication Trade or an equivalent qualification

· Experience in medium-to-heavy fabrication

· Robust skills in structural fabrication, fitting and welding

· The ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols

· Experience working to welding procedures and documented quality requirements

· A sound understanding of fabrication tolerances, weld preparation and distortion control

· The ability to work independently while contributing to a team

· A practical, problem-solving approach

· A strong commitment to safety, quality and housekeeping

· Pride in producing work that is accurate and properly finished

Experience with any of the following would be highly regarded:

· Class-certified marine, offshore or defence projects

· FCAW, GMAW/MAG or GTAW/TIG welding

· Welder qualifications to ISO, AS/NZS or class requirements

· Mechanical fitting, hydraulics or equipment assembly

· Site installation or commissioning work

· Working within ISO 9001 or ISO 3834 quality systems





You do not need experience in every area listed above. We are more interested in sound trade skills, the right attitude and a genuine willingness to learn.

What we offer

· Interesting, technically challenging project work

· A mix of fabrication, welding, fitting and assembly

· The opportunity to see complete systems progress from raw material through to testing and delivery

· Access to specialised welding and fabrication processes

· The opportunity to further develop your welding qualifications and technical capability

· Direct access to engineers, supervisors and project personnel

· A permanent, full-time day-shift position with a specialist Australian manufacturer

· Periodic opportunities for site work and weekend work

· A workplace where good workmanship and practical input are valued

What good looks like at Thrust Maritime

We are looking for someone who checks the drawing, understands the weld requirements, prepares the joint correctly and speaks up when something does not look right.

Strong welding ability is essential, but accuracy, traceability, procedure compliance and attention to detail are equally important because the equipment must perform correctly when it is in operation.

If you are an experienced boilermaker who enjoys challenging fabrication and wants to build specialised equipment rather than repeat the same work every day, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply with your résumé and a brief summary of your fabrication and welding experience. Include details of any current welding qualifications, materials and welding processes you have worked with, and your availability to commence.

📌 Boilermaker / Fabricator (Dandenong South)
🏢 Thrust Maritime
📍 Dandenong South