Boilermaker / Welder

Bucher Municipal; City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime & bonuses

Work-life balance

On-site parking

Uniform provided

Training & development

Career opportunities

Global industry leader

Supportive team

Job summary

Bucher Municipal in Bendigo is seeking a skilled Boilermaker or Welder to join our workshop team. You’ll fabricate and weld vacuum tanker equipment using stainless and mild steel, reading engineering drawings and operating workshop machinery.

Ideal candidates have MIG welding experience with stainless steel, plus TIG experience is desirable. A strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork is essential for this hands-on role in our Bendigo facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding and metal fabrication.
• Strong MIG welding skills, especially with stainless steel.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Oxy cutting and general fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Welding and fabricating vacuum tanker equipment.
• MIG and TIG welding of stainless steel and mild steel.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Operating overhead gantry cranes and workshop equipment.
• Maintaining safety, quality and documentation.
• Working as part of a team and independently.
• Completing weld testing as part of the recruitment process.

Skills

Welding

Metal fabrication

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Overhead gantry cranes

Oxy cutting equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Bucher Municipal is a global leader in municipal vehicles and equipment, including refuse collection vehicles, sweepers, vacuum and sewer cleaning equipment, and static compactors.

At our Bendigo workshop, you’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team that takes pride in quality workmanship, safety and getting the job done right.

About the role

We’re looking for a skilled Boilermaker / Welder to join our workshop team at Bendigo. You’ll be responsible for the fabrication and welding of vacuum tanker equipment, working with both stainless steel and mild steel.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Welding and fabricating vacuum tanker equipment
• MIG and TIG welding of stainless steel and mild steel
• Welding dissimilar metals, including mild steel to stainless steel
• Oxy cutting and other workshop fabrication tasks
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Operating overhead gantry cranes and workshop equipment
• Working safely at heights when required
• Completing time recording and quality documentation
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail
• Working as part of a team while also being able to work independently
• Using practical problem-solving skills to find effective solutions

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in welding and metal fabrication
• Strong MIG welding skills, particularly with stainless steel
• TIG welding experience with stainless steel – desirable
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with oxy cutting and general fabrication
• Ability to successfully complete our weld testing as part of the recruitment process
• Experience operating overhead gantry cranes
• Current Working at Heights certification – preferred
• Forklift licence – desirable, but not essential
• A strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive wages
• Overtime opportunities and bonuses
• Work-life balance
• On-site parking
• Uniform provided
• Ongoing training and development
• Career opportunities across Australia
• Join a global industry leader
• A supportive team that values safety and quality

Ready to join us?

If you’re a skilled Boilermaker or Welder who takes pride in quality fabrication and enjoys working in a hands-on workshop environment, we’d love to hear from you.