Boilermaker

Mort & Co; Dalby; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Great crew

Industry leading equipment

Job summary

Mort & Co is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join our Grassdale maintenance team in Queensland. The permanent full-time role focuses on keeping plant and equipment in top condition to support safe, efficient feedlot operations.

You will perform maintenance, evaluations and welding across MMAW, GMAW and TIG, while maintaining accurate records and following company policies. A strong safety mindset and relevant trade certification are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a certified boilermaker or equivalent.
• Experience gained through apprenticeship and on-the-job training.
• Proven welding experience across MMAW, GMAW and TIG.
• Commitment to safe work practices and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant and equipment to minimise unplanned downtime.
• Perform maintenance and return equipment to service.
• Keep accurate records and communicate with management and stakeholders.
• Adhere to safety policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

Certificate III in a relevant trade

Tools

MMAW

GMAW

TIG welding

Thermal lancing

Arc air gouging

Gas Test Atmosphere Certification

Forklift licence

Job description

Mort & Co is one of Australia’s most innovative privately-owned beef cattle lot feeding, management and marketing companies, and a leading exporter of premium Australian agricultural products.

Driven by a passionate desire for quality and innovation, Mort & Co has diversified to welcome a range of complementary and sustainable business solutions in addition to strong community engagement and support for local communities.

Mort & Co’s flagship feedlot at Grassdale is a world-class facility with a strong reputation in the agricultural and beef industry. Mort & Co has taken significant steps to set the standard in environmental impact and animal welfare setting them apart as sustainable, responsible and forward thinking.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Boilermaker to join our Maintenance at Grassdale. This permanent full-time position will be responsible for:

This position works to ensure that operations are completed safely, accurately, in a timely manner and in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence by:

• Ensuring all company owned and operated plant and equipment is maintained in excellent working order in accordance with agreed standards, to minimise unplanned downtime.
• Performing evaluations on equipment and completing necessary maintenance to return the equipment to a serviceable state.
• Exercising responsibility for the quality of their own work.
• Communicating all relevant information regularly to management, staff, internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the effective and efficient operation of feedlot maintenance.
• Maintaining accurate records, ensuring timely accessibility and high-quality data input, in line with Mort & Co policy and procedure.

ABOUT YOU

The Key Criteria Include:

• Interest in working within a processing plant and growing a career in feed mill operations.
• Certificate III in a relevant trade.
• Experience gained through apprenticeship and on the job training.
• Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMAW); Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with the team, other departments and external stakeholders
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable care for self and others, role model safe work practices, reporting incidents and hazards and work to proactive safety solutions.
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Highly desirable, but not essential:
  • Working at Heights Certification
  • Confined Space Ticket
  • Hot work Permit
  • Permit to work
  • Gas Test Atmosphere Certification.
  • Forklift licence
  • Experience in Thermal lancing or Arc Air Gouging
  • Computerised management maintenance systems
  • Experience in TIG

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Australian built and owned, we care about you, and deliver a values-driven culture.
• Mort & Co Employee Discounts.
• Work with a great crew and industry leading equipment.