Boilermaker

Thornton Engineering; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All required PPE provided

Laundry service for work clothes

Safety-based culture

Job summary

Thornton Engineering in Geelong is seeking a trade qualified Boilermaker to join our skilled team. The role involves interpreting workshop drawings and operating necessary tools to fabricate parts meeting our quality standards.

Candidates must have experience in MIG welding and should possess a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication trade. We offer immediate start with good onsite work culture and all required tools and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Boilermaker with workshop experience.
• Experience with MIG welding and stainless steel.
• Current driver's license and additional licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret workshop drawings for production methods.
• Operate and maintain measuring and power tools.
• Produce fabricated parts within quality standards.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading technical drawings

Operating fabrication equipment

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication trade - Boilermaker

Tools

Measuring tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Thornton Engineering is a family-owned company established in 1975, specializing in the design and fabrication of high-quality steel products for major projects across various industries in Australia.

We provide a supportive and collaborative working environment for our highly skilled and passionate team of engineers to deliver exceptional results. We are committed to empowering our employees to reach their full potential through continuous learning and creativity. Join our team and be a part of our exciting journey to produce a diverse range of steel products.

Job Description

If you are a trade qualified Boilermaker with proven experience in a workshop environment, we are looking for someone like you to join our team. As part of our team of skilled boilermakers and welders, you'll be working in our workshops located in Northern Geelong.

In this role, you will be reporting to the workshop supervisor and responsible for interpreting workshop drawings to determine the required material, production method and sequence of operations needed to produce fabricated parts within our quality requirements. You will also be responsible for operating and maintaining measuring tools, power tools, and hand tools required to produce the fabricated parts.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication trade - Boilermaker (or equivalent)
• Considerable experience in MIG welding
• Experience with stainless steel is advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Skilled in operating equipment used in fabrication
• Current and valid driver's license
• Candidates with a forklift, dogman (DG) and/or high-risk work licenses are encouraged to apply

Additional Information

What do you get in return?

• Positions for day and afternoon shifts are available
• Immediate start & good onsite work culture

Other benefits

• Striving for ‘Zero Harm’ - safety-based culture
• We supply you with all required PPE
• We supply you with all tools you need
• We supply you with 5 sets of work clothes including laundry service

Job Location

Our workshops are located at the northern end of Corio, Geelong and within driving distance from Melbourne.