Apprentice Boilermaker – 2nd / 3rd Year

Butler Fab; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Fab in Toowoomba is seeking a hands-on Boilermaker/Fabrication apprentice in 2nd or 3rd year to join our small team. You will perform repair and fabrication work in the workshop and onsite, gaining wide exposure across heavy transport, agricultural and earthmoving equipment.

You will learn from qualified tradespeople, develop practical skills while taking pride in your work. A current driver's licence and reliable transport are required; relocation approximately 20 minutes west of

Qualifications

• Currently completing a Boilermaker/Fabrication apprenticeship in 2nd or 3rd year.
• Keen to continue developing trade skills and experience.
• Can show initiative, think for themselves, problem solve and come up with practical solutions.
• Reliable, motivated and willing to have a go.
• Works well as part of a small team.
• Takes pride in their work.
• Has a current driver's licence and reliable transport.
• Previous experience with heavy transport, agricultural or earthmoving equipment is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Repair and fabrication work in the workshop and onsite
• Work across different types of heavy transport, agricultural and earthmoving equipment
• Develop trade skills and experience under qualified tradespeople

Skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Team player

Pride in work

Education

Boilermaker/Fabrication apprenticeship (2nd/3rd year)

Job description

You will be involved in a range of repair and fabrication work, both in the workshop and, where required, onsite. This is a hands on role with plenty of variety. You'll have the opportunity to work across different types of equipment and jobs while continuing to build your skills and experience alongside qualified tradespeople.

Key responsibilities

Repair and fabrication work in the workshop and onsite

Work across different types of heavy transport, agricultural and earthmoving equipment

Develop trade skills and experience under qualified tradespeople

About you

Currently completing a Boilermaker/Fabrication apprenticeship in 2nd or 3rd year

Keen to continue developing trade skills and experience

Can show initiative, think for themselves, problem solve and come up with practical solutions

Reliable, motivated and willing to have a go

Works well as part of a small team

Takes pride in their work

Has a current driver's licence and reliable transport

Previous experience with heavy transport, agricultural or earthmoving equipment is an advantage but not essential

About us

Butler Fab is a locally owned and operated business specialising in heavy transport, agricultural and earthmoving repairs, fabrication and onsite welding. We are currently based in Toowoomba and will be relocating approximately 20 minutes west of Toowoomba at the end of 2026.

Varied, hands on repair and fabrication work

Experience across heavy transport, agricultural and earthmoving equipment

Opportunities to gain experience both in the workshop and onsite

The chance to learn from experienced tradespeople

A small team workshop environment

Long term opportunity for the right person