Boilermaker & Leading Hand - Four-Day Workshop Role (NSW)

Biro Strategy

Sydney

On-site

AUD 76,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support
Sponsorship available
Four-day work week

Job summary

Biro Strategy is recruiting for permanent workshop roles in regional NSW for a Leading Hand Boilermaker and several Boilermakers. Roles involve hands-on fabrication, assembly and repair of mining equipment, with a four-day week and occasional mine-site trips.

The Leading Hand oversees trades on the shop floor, mentors apprentices, ensures quality control and safety, and coordinates with the supervisor and engineers. Relocation support and visa sponsorship are available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

  • Holder of a Certificate III in Engineering or Fabrication Trade.
  • Solid post-trade experience in heavy fabrication, ideally in mining/construction.
  • Strong MIG and stick welding, TIG an advantage, ability to read complex engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead by example on shop floor with the leading hand role, guiding apprentices and ensuring quality
  • Fabricate, assemble, repair and modify mining equipment and steel structures
  • Oversee job sequencing, plan the day with the supervisor and allocate work across crew
  • Check fit-up, weld quality and finish before leaving the workshop
  • Liaise with engineering team on drawings and feasible changes
  • Ensure safety practices and housekeeping are upheld on site and in the workshop

Skills

MIG welding
Stick welding
TIG welding

Education

Certificate III in Engineering, Fabrication Trade

Tools

Engineering drawings

Job description

Biro Strategy is recruiting for permanent workshop roles in regional NSW for a Leading Hand Boilermaker and several Boilermakers. Roles involve hands-on fabrication, assembly and repair of mining equipment, with a four-day week and occasional mine-site trips.

The Leading Hand oversees trades on the shop floor, mentors apprentices, ensures quality control and safety, and coordinates with the supervisor and engineers. Relocation support and visa sponsorship are available for eligible candidates.

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