Boilermakers - DIDO from Adelaide

Ahrens; South Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian family-owned company is seeking experienced Boilermakers to join the site crew at Olympic Dam. In this role, you will provide fabrication support, work with tools, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. Candidates must have a Cert-3 Trade in Fabrication Engineering and strong welding qualifications. This position offers a DIDO working roster from Adelaide, encouraging a positive team culture and diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Must be confident in welding qualifications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Holding additional high-risk tickets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide fabrication support and technical expertise.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and regulations.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic tools safely.

Skills

Welding qualification 3G & 4G

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Construction induction (white card)

Class C driver's licence

Education

Cert-3 Trade in Fabrication Engineering

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and skilled Boilermakers to join our site crew at Olympic Dam. In this role, you will provide fabrication support and technical expertise to other trades and workgroups. As part of the Workshop team, you will use hand tools and semi-automated equipment to safely construct and fabricate components in line with quality, time, and safety standards, while also assisting in other areas as required.

This role is currently offered as DIDO (drive in / drive out) from Adelaide on a 14 : 7 working roster.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately is a must;
• Ensure all respective works comply with relevant Australian Standards, BCA, Local Ordinances and other relevant codes and standards;
• Ensure that work is carried out in a timely manner;
• Competently and safely operate manual or semi-automatic tools and equipment to perform fabrication tasks.
• Fabrication and welding to stringent standards

Skills and Experience

• Cert-3 Trade in Fabrication Engineering
• Confident in passing 3G & 4G weld qualifications in GMAW / FCAW
• Construction induction (white card)
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of the team
• Class C driver’s licence
• Holding additional high‑risk tickets and licences are advantageous.

About the Company

Ahrens is a fifth‑generation, Australian family‑owned company, with over 120 years’ experience in delivering a wide range of high‑quality and cost‑effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.

From humble beginnings in regional South Australia, we have grown into a full Construction, Engineering, Mining & Industrial Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by our 26 divisions.

As we continue to evolve, so does our need to heavily invest in our people and facilities for continued success.

With 1,600 employees Australia‑wide, we are united by a positive and supportive team culture, a commitment to look after each other, be the best we can and represent a diverse range of backgrounds and skills. In return, we reward those who passionately work with us towards our vision.

Why Work at Ahrens

We are continually evolving and investing in our people and facilities to achieve satisfying outcomes. We strive for a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, and aligns with our core values including commitment, integrity and safety. In return we reward those who passionately work towards realising our vision.

How to Apply

Shortlisted applicants must be willing to participate in a pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

Ahrens is Equal Opportunity employers who recognise the value in a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to promoting an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds.