Boilermaker

Ignite; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite in Melbourne’s western suburbs is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join its workshop team on a permanent full-time basis. The role focuses on fabricating and assembling structural steel components to drawings, reading engineering specs, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will work with a collaborative team to meet schedules, perform welding and fabrication tasks, and ensure production documentation and QA/QC procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Boilermaker/Fabricator.
• Experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• High attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take ownership of work outcomes.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble structural steel components per drawings.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication details.
• Measure, mark, cut, fit and weld to a high standard.
• Maintain quality and production standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams to meet project schedules.
• Assist with inspections and quality checks.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop.
• Follow QA/QC procedures and complete production documentation.
• Operate workshop equipment safely and efficiently.
• Comply with workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quality workmanship

Time management

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

Trade-qualified Boilermaker/Fabricator

Job description

A well-established engineering and manufacturing company in Melbourne's western suburbs is seeking an experienced Boilermakerto join its workshop team on a permanent full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble structural steel components in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, fabrication details, and work instructions.
• Carry out measuring, marking, cutting, fitting, and welding activities to a high standard.
• Ensure all work meets quality and production requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Assist with inspections and quality checks as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment.
• Follow QA/QC procedures and complete required production documentation.
• Operate workshop equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
• Comply with all workplace health and safety requirements.

About You

• Trade-qualified Boilermaker/Fabricator.
• Demonstrated experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take ownership of work outcomes.
• Full Australian working rights.