Boilermaker: Workshop Fabrication & Mig Welding

Geelong Careers; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Tools provided

5 sets of work clothes incl. laundry

Job summary

Thornton Engineering in Geelong seeks a trade-qualified Boilermaker to join our workshop team. You will interpret drawings, select materials and plan the sequence of operations to fabricate parts to our quality standards.

You will operate measuring equipment and fabrication tools to produce parts, maintaining quality throughout the process. Join a family-owned company established in 1975 delivering steel products for major projects across Australia.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Boilermaker with workshop experience.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with MIG welding; stainless steel is advantageous.
• Current and valid driver’s license; forklift/DG/high-risk licenses encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Interpret workshop drawings to determine material, production method and sequence of operations.
• Operate and maintain measuring tools, power tools and hand tools to fabricate parts.

Skills

MIG welding

read drawings

operate fabrication tools

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication trade - Boilermaker

Tools

Forklift license

DG license

High-risk work license

Job description

Job Description

In this role, you will be reporting to the workshop supervisor and responsible for interpreting workshop drawings to determine the required material, production method and sequence of operations needed to produce fabricated parts within our quality requirements. You will also be responsible for operating and maintaining measuring tools, power tools, and hand tools required to produce the fabricated parts.

About The Employer

Thornton Engineering is a family-owned company established in 1975, specializing in the design and fabrication of high-quality steel products for major projects across various industries in Australia.

We provide a supportive and collaborative working environment for our highly skilled and passionate team of engineers to deliver exceptional results. We are committed to empowering our employees to reach their full potential through continuous learning and creativity. Join our team and be a part of our exciting journey to produce a diverse range of steel products.

About The Candidate

If you are a trade qualified Boilermaker with proven experience in a workshop environment, we are looking for someone like you to join our team. As part of our team of skilled boilermakers and welders, you'll be working in our workshops located in Northern Geelong., * Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication trade - Boilermaker (or equivalent)

• Considerable experience in MIG welding
• Experience with stainless steel is advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Skilled in operating equipment used in fabrication
• Current and valid driver's license
• Candidates with a forklift, dogman (DG) and/or high-risk work licenses are encouraged to apply

Work Environment

What do you get in return?

• Positions for day and afternoon shifts are available
• Immediate start & good onsite work culture

Other Benefits

• Striving for 'Zero Harm' - safety-based culture
• We supply you with all required PPE
• We supply you with all tools you need
• We supply you with 5 sets of work clothes including laundry service

Our workshops are located at the northern end of Corio, Geelong and within driving range from Melbourne.