Boilermaker

Next Level Consulting Solutions; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Level Consulting Solutions in Bathurst NSW is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join a well‑established engineering and manufacturing operation. You will fabricate and assemble large steel components for railway infrastructure, reading drawings, MIG/MAG welding, and ensuring quality and safety.

This hands‑on role involves working with heavy steel in a specialised manufacturing environment, collaborating with welders, fitters and machinists, and maintaining a safe, efficient workshop

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent required.
• Strong welding and fabrication skills essential.
• Ability to confidently read & interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with structural or heavy steel preferred.
• Good measuring, fitting and fabrication skills required.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating and assembling structural and heavy steel components.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and fabrication plans.
• Measuring, marking out, cutting and preparing materials.
• MIG/MAG welding and general fabrication.
• Fitting and assembling components to tight specifications.
• Using workshop machinery and fabrication equipment.
• Carrying out grinding, gouging and other preparation work.
• Inspecting completed work to meet quality and dimensional requirements.
• Collaborating with welders, fitters, machinists and other trades.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop.

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent

Strong welding and fabrication skills

Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings

Experience working with structural or heavy steel

Good measuring, fitting and fabrication skills

Strong safety mindset

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job description

Next Level Consulting Solutions – Bathurst NSW

Next Level Consulting is currently seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing operation in Bathurst.
The business is part of a global organisation specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of railway infrastructure. The Bathurst facility produces complex, heavy-duty steel components used across railway, metro and light rail networks, with a strong focus on quality, precision and safety.
This is an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified Boilermaker who enjoys hands-on fabrication work, working with heavy steel and being part of a specialised manufacturing environment.

About the Role

Working as part of an experienced workshop team, you will be involved in the fabrication and assembly of large and complex steel components used in railway infrastructure.
Your duties will include:

• Fabricating and assembling structural and heavy steel components


• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and fabrication plans


• Measuring, marking out, cutting and preparing materials


• MIG/MAG welding and general fabrication


• Fitting and assembling components to tight specifications


• Using workshop machinery and fabrication equipment


• Carrying out grinding, gouging and other preparation work


• Working with large and heavy steel components


• Inspecting completed work to ensure it meets quality and dimensional requirements


• Working collaboratively with welders, fitters, machinists and other trades


• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop


• Following established quality, safety and production procedures

Next Level Consulting is currently seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing operation in Bathurst.
The business is part of a global organisation specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of railway infrastructure. The Bathurst facility produces complex, heavy-duty steel components used across railway, metro and light rail networks, with a strong focus on quality, precision and safety.
This is an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified Boilermaker who enjoys hands-on fabrication work, working with heavy steel and being part of a specialised manufacturing environment.

About the Role

Working as part of an experienced workshop team, you will be involved in the fabrication and assembly of large and complex steel components used in railway infrastructure.
Your duties will include:

• Fabricating and assembling structural and heavy steel components


• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and fabrication plans


• Measuring, marking out, cutting and preparing materials


• MIG/MAG welding and general fabrication


• Fitting and assembling components to tight specifications


• Using workshop machinery and fabrication equipment


• Carrying out grinding, gouging and other preparation work


• Working with large and heavy steel components


• Inspecting completed work to ensure it meets quality and dimensional requirements


• Working collaboratively with welders, fitters, machinists and other trades


• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop


• Following established quality, safety and production procedures

About You

The successful applicant will have the following

• Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent


• Strong welding and fabrication skills


• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings


• Experience working with structural or heavy steel


• Good measuring, fitting and fabrication skills


• A strong commitment to quality and attention to detail


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team


• A strong safety mindset and reliable work ethic

The Background We’re Looking For

Experience in heavy engineering, mining equipment, structural steel, rail, transport equipment, industrial fabrication or similar environments would be highly regarded.
You don't necessarily need previous rail experience. What's important is that you have the fabrication fundamentals, can work accurately from drawings and are comfortable working on large-scale, heavy steel assemblies.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to move into a specialised manufacturing environment where you will work on products that form part of major railway infrastructure projects.
You will be joining an established team, working in a professional workshop environment with the opportunity to develop your skills in a specialised area of heavy engineering and rail manufacturing.

If you're a skilled Boilermaker looking for a stable workshop-based role where the work is varied, technically interesting and genuinely makes an impact, we'd like to hear from you.