Boilermaker/Workshop Lead

AH Fencing (VIC) Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AH Fencing (VIC) Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Boilermaker / Workshop Lead to own the Victorian manufacturing spoke in Melbourne. You’ll fabricate custom steel and aluminium gates and fencing for commercial and industrial projects, reading drawings and delivering high-quality workmanship.

This role emphasizes autonomy, taking ownership of the workshop while still getting on the tools, with opportunities to grow as AH Fencing expands nationally across Australia.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Boilermaker with Cert III or equivalent.
• Experience in fencing and gate fabrication is highly preferred.
• Proven MIG welding ability and fabrication reading drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently and manage workshop output.
• Excellent communication with project, site and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate custom steel and aluminium fencing and gates.
• Read fabrication drawings and fabricate to exact specifications.
• MIG weld and cut to required standards.
• Manage workshop stock, tooling and material requirements.
• Coordinate with site teams on measurements, tolerances and fixing details.
• Occasionally install gates on-site during quieter periods.
• Own workshop output, quality and organisation.

Skills

Trade-qualified Boilermaker

MIG welding

Reading fabrication drawings

Attention to detail

Independent working

Communication with site teams

Education

Cert III or equivalent Boilermaker

Tools

Forklift licence (LF)

Fabrication tools handling

Job description

AH Fencing is an established commercial and industrial security fencing company operating across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.

Founded in 2017 by Matt Carroll and Adam Hall, AH Fencing has grown significantly, with teams operating across multiple states and continued expansion Australia-wide.

Our values are simple:

Own It. Find a Way. Never Settle. Lead From the Front.

About AH Fencing

AH Fencing is an established commercial and industrial security fencing company operating across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.

Founded in 2017 by Matt Carroll and Adam Hall, AH Fencing has grown significantly, with teams operating across multiple states and continued expansion Australia-wide.

Our values are simple:

Own It. Find a Way. Never Settle. Lead From the Front.

About the Role

As AH Fencing continues to grow nationally and bring fabrication in-house, we’re looking for an experienced Boilermaker / Workshop Lead to take ownership of our Victorian manufacturing spoke in Melbourne.

This isn't production-line work. You'll be fabricating custom steel and aluminium gates and fencing for commercial and industrial projects across Victoria — including one-off jobs and complex fabrication that requires real skill and attention to detail.

We need someone who knows their trade, backs their ability and can take ownership of the workshop while still getting on the tools.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Fabricating custom steel and aluminium fencing and gates
• Working with SHS, tube, plate, angle and sheet
• MIG welding, cutting and fabricating to specification
• Reading fabrication drawings and working accurately to measurements
• Managing quality control before anything leaves the workshop
• Receiving and moving stock using a forklift
• Keeping on top of workshop stock and material requirements
• Liaising with site and construction teams on measurements, tolerances and fixing details
• Getting on-site and installing gates during quieter workshop periods
• Taking ownership of workshop output, quality and organisation

What We’re Looking For

This role carries real autonomy and responsibility, so we need someone who can run their own patch without needing to be chased.

You’ll need:

• Trade-qualified Boilermaker — Cert III or equivalent
• Current Victorian forklift licence (LF)
• Previous fencing and gate fabrication experience
• Confidence MIG welding steel and aluminium
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and work accurately to specification
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Good communication with project, construction and site teams
• A strong understanding of workshop and site safety

Fencing and gate fabrication experience is a must. This isn't a general boilermaking shop — we need someone who already understands the product.

What We Offer

• Custom and complex fabrication rather than repetitive production work
• Exposure to prestigious commercial projects across Victoria
• Variety across workshop fabrication and hands-on installation
• Autonomy to take ownership of the Victorian workshop
• Support from AH Fencing’s national Operations and Delivery teams
• A strong pipeline of ongoing work
• Genuine opportunity to grow as AH Fencing expands nationally
• The opportunity to be part of a business scaling toward $100M

We’re looking for someone who wants their work to speak for itself.