Boilermaker Team Leader — Hands-On Guide for 10-Person Crew

Rockpress; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Overtime opportunities

Stable, long-term employment

Leadership role in Brisbane

Supportive management team

Modern equipment & workshop

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Rockpress in Brisbane seeks an experienced Boilermaker Team Leader to guide a team of ~10 boilermakers and fabricators in a hands-on role. You will allocate work, interpret drawings, and drive quality and safety across daily production in a busy workshop.

The role emphasizes practical leadership, problem solving and ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining high standards of workmanship. Applicants with strong fabrication experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Boilermaker.
• Significant experience in metal fabrication.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent understanding of welding, fabrication and assembly processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise work and keep a team focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of approximately 10 boilermakers and fabricators.
• Allocate work and coordinate daily workloads.
• Review job requirements and set priorities for the team.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to keep on schedule.
• Check completed work against drawings and specs for quality and compliance.
• Resolve fabrication and production issues in a timely manner.
• Provide practical technical guidance and assist team with problem solving.
• Support training and development of less experienced team members.
• Liaise with production, quality, estimating and other departments to resolve issues.
• Ensure safe work practices across the section and look for productivity improvements.

Skills

Boilermaker

Metal fabrication

Reading drawings

Welding

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety & quality

Communication

Education

Boilermaker trade qualification

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Rockpress in Brisbane seeks an experienced Boilermaker Team Leader to guide a team of ~10 boilermakers and fabricators in a hands-on role. You will allocate work, interpret drawings, and drive quality and safety across daily production in a busy workshop.

The role emphasizes practical leadership, problem solving and ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining high standards of workmanship. Applicants with strong fabrication experience are encouraged to apply.