Apprentice Boilermaker (3rd Year)

Nepean; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NEPEAN Engineering in Prestons, NSW, is seeking a 3rd Year Apprentice Boilermaker to continue your fabrication and welding training in a hands‑on workshop environment. You’ll work on steel components, review fabrication drawings and progress toward trade qualification while contributing to real project work.

You’ll develop skills in cutting, welding, grinding, measuring and assembling, operate workshop equipment safely and work with a supportive trade team to build accurate, quality deliverables

Qualifications

• This opportunity is for a 3rd Year Apprentice Boilermaker continuing a fabrication trade.
• You will be progressing toward a trade qualification in a hands‑on workshop environment.
• You'll gain exposure to steel fabrication, welding, cutting and general engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting fabrication drawings and job requirements.
• Measuring, marking out, cutting, shaping and preparing steel components.
• Welding, grinding, drilling and fabrication techniques in engineering workshops.
• Assembling fabricated components and supporting project work to required quality standards.
• Safe use of hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.
• Working safely as part of a trade team.

Skills

Reading fabrication drawings

Measuring and marking out

Welding and fabrication

Safe tool use

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Tools

Fabrication equipment

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

Shop safety equipment

Job description

• 3rd Year Apprentice Boilermaker – Prestons
• Continue your fabrication trade career with NEPEAN Engineering

Are you a current 3rd year Apprentice Boilermaker looking to continue developing your fabrication and welding skills with a hands‑on Australian engineering business? NEPEAN Engineering is seeking motivated apprentice tradespeople to join our Prestons, NSW facility and continue progressing toward trade qualification.

As part of the NEPEAN group, you’ll join a proudly leading Australian business with a strong heritage in engineering, manufacturing and industrial solutions. This is an opportunity to build on your existing apprenticeship experience, work with steel, fabrication equipment and real project work, and continue developing the skills needed for a long‑term career in boilermaking and fabrication.

About the opportunity

This opportunity is suited to apprentices who have successfully completed the early stages of a Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade and are ready to continue their apprenticeship in a practical, workshop‑based environment. You’ll continue building capability across fabrication, welding, cutting, grinding, assembly and general engineering practices while contributing to real project work.

You’ll gain further exposure to fabrication drawings, welding processes, plate and structural steel work, measuring equipment, workshop machinery, hand and power tools and safe work practices while continuing to develop accuracy, confidence and trade capability.

What you’ll continue developing

• Reading and interpreting fabrication drawings, specifications and job requirements.
• Measuring, marking out, cutting, shaping and preparing steel components.
• Welding, grinding, drilling and fabrication techniques used in engineering workshops.
• Assembling fabricated components and supporting project work to required quality standards.
• Safe use of hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.
• Working safely, reliably and productively as part of a trade team.

Why join NEPEAN Engineering?

• Continue earning while you learn with a business that values apprentice development.
• Build on your existing fabrication and welding skills through practical workshop experience.
• Learn from qualified tradespeople who can support your progression toward trade completion.
• Work locally in Prestons while supporting engineering and manufacturing projects across key industry sectors.
• Join a successful Australian employer with strong local roots and global reach across six continents.
• Be part of a supportive team that values safety, initiative, teamwork, reliability and a willingness to learn.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for reliable, safety‑minded applicants who are currently progressing through a Boilermaker apprenticeship and are ready to continue their training with NEPEAN Engineering. You’ll have a genuine interest in fabrication and welding, a strong work ethic, good communication skills and a willingness to learn from experienced tradespeople in a busy workshop environment.

Ready to continue your trade career?