Boilermaker

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited; Ayr; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Additional leave

Superannuation entitlements

Exclusive partner discounts

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is seeking a hands-on Boilermaker to maintain and improve operations at Inkerman Mill in North Queensland. You’ll tackle planned and breakdown maintenance, support apprentices, document processes and drive safety and quality across the site.

The ideal candidate will hold a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, current Confined Space, Safe Working at Heights certificates, and a manual driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade is required.
• Valid Confined Space certificate, Safe Working at Heights certificate, and a manual driver’s license are required or encouraged.
• Additional certificates are a plus and will support development in the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, safe, and efficient maintenance services for planned and unplanned jobs.
• Assess asset lifespan and support budgeting for long‑term maintenance.
• Mentor and guide apprentices and trainees on the job.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and installations to keep equipment running.
• Document work orders, permits, timesheets and reports with accuracy.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Safety awareness

Team mentoring

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Job description

Discover Your Next Role

Are you a skilled Boilermaker ready to make an impact? At Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining and improving operations. In this role, you’ll tackle both planned and breakdown maintenance, support apprentices and team members, document processes, and help drive continuous improvement. This is a hands‑on role where safety, teamwork and quality are always the top priority – with opportunities to learn, grow and build your career.

This is a permanent full‑time position based at Inkerman Mill in North Queensland's Burdekin region, which follows a year‑round Daywork roster and may require some weekend work and overtime.

Your Role in Action

• Keep Things Running Smoothly: Provide timely, safe, and efficient maintenance services, tackling both planned and unplanned jobs, and ensuring high standards are met.
• Evaluate and Improve Assets: Help assess the lifespan and performance of our assets, and contribute to capital and maintenance budgeting for long‑term success.
• Lead and Mentor Apprentices: Provide guidance, set goals, and offer valuable on‑the‑job training to help apprentices and trainees grow in their roles.
• Maintain Factory Operations: Get hands‑on with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations to keep our equipment running smoothly.
• Keep Documentation Spot On: Ensure work orders, permits, timesheets, and reports are completed accurately and on time, maintaining compliance and efficiency.
• Uphold Quality and Teamwork: Work within a collaborative environment, conducting inspections, identifying problems, and implementing improvements to ensure the highest quality standards.

Your Winning Combination

Our ideal candidate will hold a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, along with a current Confined Space certificate, a valid Safe Working at Heights certificate, and a manual driver’s license. If you have additional certificates, that's a plus! Don’t have all of these yet? We’re committed to supporting your development and helping you grow in the role.

What Wilmar Will Offer You

At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.

About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees and an FY2024 net profit of more than US$1 billion.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.

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