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 prospect 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

Strong 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

📌 Boilermaker (Brisbane)
🏢 Smith and
📍 Brisbane