Boilermaker

City of Gold Coast; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport

Counselling services

Free parking

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

City of Gold Coast is seeking experienced Boilermakers (Engineering Fabricators) to join our Fabrication team. Working under the Team Leader Engineering and Fabrication, you will undertake a diverse range of boilermaker/welding, fabrication, maintenance and repair work in both workshop and site-based environments.

The role offers a 9-day fortnight, opportunities across council projects, and a broad benefits package including fitness facilities access and counselling.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaker/welding) or equivalent trade qualification.
• Unrestricted C Class Driver Licence.
• Strong boilermaker, welding and fabrication skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and measurements.
• Experience working with a range of materials and fabrication processes.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with customers and other trades.
• Ability to manage priorities and complete work within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake boilermaker/welding and fabrication work in workshop and site environments.
• Perform maintenance and repairs across vehicles, plant, equipment and infrastructure.
• Work on projects across different Council business areas including structural steelwork.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and measurements.
• Ensure safety and quality workmanship in all tasks.
• Collaborate with team and customers to deliver fabrication solutions.

Skills

Boilermaking

Welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication processes

Safety orientation

Teamwork

Customer communication

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaker/welding)

Job description

• Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours per week
• Salary: From $3304.40 fortnightly plus Superannuation

About the team

Fleet Services supports the City by providing maintenance, technical and fabrication services across a diverse range of vehicles, plant, equipment and infrastructure.

Our Fabrication team provides Council-wide boilermaker/welding and fabrication services, supporting customers and projects across different areas of the City. The team undertakes a broad range of work including repairs and modifications, structural and general fabrication, custom-built components, infrastructure-related works and site installations.

We pride ourselves on delivering safe, practical and quality fabrication solutions while working collaboratively with our customers across the City.

About the role

We are seeking experienced Boilermakers (internally referred to as Engineering Fabricators) to join our Fabrication team.

Working under the direction of the Team Leader Engineering and Fabrication, you will undertake a diverse range of boilermaker/welding, fabrication, maintenance and repair work in both workshop and site-based environments.

The role is not limited to Fleet work. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects supporting different Council business areas, including vehicles and plant, infrastructure assets, structural steelwork, equipment modifications, repairs and custom fabrication.

This is a hands-on role suited to a tradesperson who enjoys variety, problem-solving and producing quality work as part of a supportive trade team.

We're looking for people who have:

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaker/welding) or equivalent trade qualification
• Unrestricted C Class Driver Licence
• Sound boilermaker, welding and fabrication skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and measurements
• Experience working with a range of materials and fabrication processes
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills and ability to work with customers and other trades
• Ability to manage priorities and complete work within required timeframes

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family

A stable working environment with job security

A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment

Free parking

Uniform and PPE provided

A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority

Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay

Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performant, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

Contact PersonAshley Shannon