Boilermaker - Permanent and Casual

Shadbolt Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent and Casual Opportunities

Workshop environment

Opportunity for overtime

Job summary

Shadbolt Group seeks experienced Special Class Welders (structural welding) for a major shipbuilding program in Australia. Join a team in a workshop environment with permanent and casual opportunities, overtime, and long-term project security.

Requirements include Australian citizenship or permanent residency, safety focus, and proven ability in precision fabrication, interpreting drawings, and MIG weld tests in all positions. Shipbuilding experience and ship standards welding are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Safety-focused, reliable.
• Experience in precision fabrication, assembly, and installing structural steel components.
• Experience interpreting structural drawings.
• Ability to pass MIG fillet weld tests in all positions.
• Demonstrated experience in ship or boat building preferred.
• Skilled in welding to shipbuilding class standards preferred.
• Experience in welding multiple positions using various weld consumables preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding per shipbuilding standards.
• Read and interpret structural drawings.
• Operate MIG welding equipment and tests.
• Contribute to major shipbuilding program in defence sector.

Skills

Precision fabrication

Structural welding

Interpreting drawings

MIG welding

Shipbuilding experience

Job description

Company Overview

Since 1981, Shadbolt Group has been a leading provider of cost-effective engineering solutions. We are proud of our professional performance and aim to build long-term relationships with our clients based on trust, accountability, and integrity. Our dedication to quality gives our clients a competitive advantage. We specialise in shipbuilding, oil and gas, and national infrastructure programs.

Company Overview

Since 1981, Shadbolt Group has been a leading provider of cost-effective engineering solutions. We are proud of our professional performance and aim to build long-term relationships with our clients based on trust, accountability, and integrity. Our dedication to quality gives our clients a competitive advantage. We specialise in shipbuilding, oil and gas, and national infrastructure programs.

About The Role

We are seeking experienced Special Class Welders (structural welding) to join our team on a major shipbuilding program. This is an exciting chance to contribute to Australia's defence capability while enjoying excellent conditions, great pay rates, and long-term project security.

What's On Offer

• Permanent and Casual Opportunities
• Workshop environment
• Opportunity for overtime

About You

• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Safety-focused, reliable,
• Experience in precision fabrication, assembly, and installing structural steel components
• Experience interpreting structural drawings
• Ability to pass MIG fillet weld tests in all positions
• Demonstrated experience in ship or boat building preferred
• Skilled in welding to shipbuilding class standards preferred
• Experience in welding multiple positions using various weld consumables preferred

Why Join Shadbolt?

This is an opportunity to work with one of Australia's leading fabrication and shipbuilding companies, on projects that make a real difference. Join us and be part of a supportive team where your skills are valued and your career can grow.