Boilermaker

Gemco Rail Pty Ltd.; Rockhampton Regional; Hybride; AUD 75 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gemco Rail Pty Ltd, a leading rolling stock maintenance provider in Australia, seeks an experienced Boilermaker/Welder at our Rockhampton, QLD site to repair, overhaul and maintain wagons, bogies and related components. You will read drawings, fabricate components and perform oxy cutting and welding to precise specifications.

The role reports to the Site Supervisor and is a full-time, on-site position with safety, lean improvement, and teamwork at the core.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification and experience in rolling stock or railway equipment.
• Good knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
• Sound general engineering knowledge and safe work practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organisational skills.
• Class C driver's license and willingness to learn LEAN methodologies.
• Interest in process improvement and collaborative teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Carry out welding of components to a finished state.
• Remove and replace worn or damaged components.
• Repair worn and damaged components and fabricate metal parts.
• Read drawings and manufacture components per drawings.
• Oxy cutting and welding to rolling stock; use plasma cutter.
• Modify components through fabrication; produce brackets and tooling.
• Conduct minor mechanical repairs to ARC, MIG and welders.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Lean mindset

Teamwork

Engineering knowledge

OSH knowledge

Organisational skills

Class C license

Formation

Trade Qualification

Description du poste

Gemco Rail,a subsidiary of Engenco Limited is the leading independent provider of rollingstock maintenance, products and services to the Australian and New Zealand rail markets.

Gemco Rail specialises in the manufacture, maintenance and overhaul of wagons, locomotives, passenger cars, rollingstock components and track maintenance equipment to support our customers to maintain their operations effectively and efficiently and maximise the life of their assets.

About the Role

We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Boilermaker/Welder to join our team on a full-time basis at our Rockhampton, QLD site. In this role, you will be responsible for the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of rolling stock, including wagons, bogies, and associated components, ensuring all customer standards and requirements are met.

This role will report to Site Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the welding of components to a finished state.
• Remove and replace worn or damaged components
• Repair worn and damaged components
• Carry out metal fabrication of components
• Read drawings and manufacture components as per the drawings
• Carry out oxy cutting and welding procedures to rolling stock equipment / able to use Plasma Cutter
• Modify existing components through the metal fabrication process
• Manufacture and fabricate brackets, fixtures, tooling, fittings and equipment.
• Able to conduct minor mechanical repairs to ARC, MIG + Welders

About You

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Trade Qualification
• Experience in rolling stock/railway equipment
• Sound knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations
• Sound general engineering knowledge
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Sound organisational skills
• Class C driver's license
• Interested in improving process through LEAN principles and collaborative teamwork

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experiences

• National High Risk Work Licence - Forklift
• Rail industry experience, especially in the field of rollingstock maintenance
• Experience in heavy engineering industries
• Manufacturing experience
• Railway track access/rail awareness certificate
• Rigging, dogging and overhead crane qualifications (in addition to forklift)

Why Join Us

Competitive Remuneration

Enjoy a competitive salary package, including salary sacrifice options, opportunities for overtime and Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).

Opportunities for Career Growth and Development

Unlock your potential with professional development initiatives, such as our Learning Academy Scholarships to support your ongoing learning and career development.

Flexible Working Options

We offer flexibility in hours and days as well as support hybrid working for eligible roles, to help manage a work-life balance.

Paid Parental Leave

Up to 12-weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees.

Benefit Portal

Get access to exclusive retail discounts and a range of wellbeing resources.

Appreciation

We recognise and celebrate the contributions, achievements and milestones of our people.

Commitment to the Communities we work in

Take advantage of our paid Volunteer Leave and be part of our Diversity & Inclusion and MakeSustainable Committees.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that fosters a diverse and inclusive workforce and recognised as a WORK180 endorsed employer for women. Our culture is built on integrity, commitment, collaboration and excellence, where every employee is valued and respected, empowering them to bring their best selves to work. We welcome applicants from all cultures, identities and experiences.