About the Role

Smith & Co Recruitment is currently seeking experienced, trade-qualified Boilermakers for multiple workshop-based opportunities with established engineering and manufacturing businesses across Brisbane.

These roles offer consistent, long-term work with the potential to transition into permanent employment for the right candidates.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of fabrication projects, including heavy-duty mining equipment, architectural metalwork, industrial machinery, custom-engineered components and truck-mounted equipment.

We're looking for skilled Boilermakers who take pride in their workmanship, have strong welding and fabrication skills and enjoy working in professional workshop environments.

What's on Offer?

- $50–$55 per hour + penalties
- Long-term casual roles with potential to go permanent
- Multiple workshop-based opportunities across Brisbane
- Work on diverse fabrication and engineering projects
- Join established Australian manufacturing businesses
- Opportunity for ongoing employment and career stability

Key Responsibilities

- Fabricate and weld steel and metal components to specifications
- Perform MIG welding, cutting, grinding and general fabrication duties
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication plans
- Manufacture and assemble structural and custom metal components
- Work on mining equipment, truck bodies and industrial machinery
- Operate workshop machinery, hand tools and fabrication equipment
- Inspect completed welds and assemblies to maintain quality standards
- Maintain a clean,



organised and safe workshop environment
- Collaborate with workshop teams to meet production requirements

Skills & Experience

- Trade qualification in Boilermaking or Metal Fabrication – Essential
- Proven experience in workshop fabrication and welding
- Strong MIG welding skills and knowledge of fabrication techniques
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience working with steel or other fabricated metal components
- Confident using workshop machinery and fabrication equipment
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Solid understanding of workplace health and safety
- Reliable, motivated and able to work independently or within a team

Highly Regarded:

- Experience in heavy steel fabrication or mining equipment manufacturing
- Background in architectural metalwork or aluminium fabrication
- Experience fabricating truck bodies, attachments or industrial equipment
- Knowledge of custom fabrication and precision engineering
- TIG or flux-core welding experience
- Experience working with thick plate steel and structural components

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Boilermaker looking for a well-paid, workshop-based opportunity with long-term career potential, we'd love to hear from you!

With multiple opportunities available across Brisbane, we can help match your skills and experience with a suitable workshop and fabrication role.

Apply now with your updated resume, or contact Smith & Co Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

📌 Boilermaker (Brisbane)
🏢 Smith and
📍 Brisbane