Boilermaker - Permanent and Casual

The Shadbolt Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent and Casual Opportunities

Workshop environment

Opportunity for overtime

Job summary

The Shadbolt Group is seeking experienced Special Class Welders (structural welding) to join our team on a major shipbuilding program based in Australia. This is a secure, long‑term opportunity with excellent conditions and competitive pay rates in a workshop environment.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents and have proven experience in precision fabrication, interpreting structural drawings, and MIG welding across multiple positions.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision fabrication, assembly, and installing structural steel components.
• Experience interpreting structural drawings.
• Ability to pass MIG fillet weld tests in all positions.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Responsibilities

• Join major shipbuilding program as Special Class Welder.
• Weld in multiple positions to shipbuilding standards.
• Work in a workshop environment with overtime opportunities.

Skills

Mig welding

Reading drawings

Structural fabrication

Safety conscious

Tools

Welding equipment

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.