Boilermakers - Fixed Plant

Morson Edge; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking experienced Boilermakers for fixed plant maintenance across QLD sites, including FIFO/DIDO and local roles. You will fabricate, repair, and replace structural components and wear parts on mining and heavy industry plants.

Ideal candidates have a Boilermaker Cert III, strong welding skills (MIG/TIG/stick) and the ability to read drawings. A valid licence and shutdown experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Boilermaker trade qualification (Cert III) or equivalent.
• Experience in fixed plant maintenance in mining, quarrying, mineral processing or heavy industry.
• Strong welding and fabrication skills (MIG, TIG, stick).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good problem‑solving skills and attention to quality.
• Current driver's licence.
• Experience with shutdown work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating, repairing and replacing structural steel, chutes, hoppers, bins and platforms.
• Installing and replacing wear liners and other wear components.
• Carrying out shutdown and planned maintenance work on fixed plant.
• Attending breakdowns and completing repairs promptly and safely.
• Welding and cutting to required standards and procedures.
• Reading and working from engineering drawings and job specifications.
• Working to isolation and lockout procedures and site safety systems.
• Working closely with fitters, riggers, supervisors and operations to minimise downtime.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Education

Boilermaker (Cert III or equivalent)

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Job description

We currently have multiple Boilermaker vacancies on fixed plant sites across QLD, including FIFO/DIDO roles and local work.

We're looking for experienced Boilermakers to join our teams in hands‑on fixed plant maintenance, fabricating, repairing and replacing structural and wear components across a range of sites.

This is a great opportunity for a boilermaker from a Mining, Quarrying, Mineral Processing or Heavy Industry background who is looking for varied work and the chance to develop their skills across different plant and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricating, repairing and replacing structural steel, chutes, hoppers, bins and platforms
• Installing and replacing wear liners and other wear components
• Carrying out shutdown and planned maintenance work on fixed plant
• Attending breakdowns and completing repairs promptly and safely
• Welding and cutting to required standards and procedures
• Reading and working from engineering drawings and job specifications
• Working to isolation and lockout procedures and site safety systems
• Working closely with fitters, riggers, supervisors and operations to minimise downtime

What You'll Need

• Trade qualification as a Boilermaker (Cert III or equivalent)
• Previous experience in fixed plant maintenance in mining, quarrying, mineral processing or heavy industry
• Strong welding and fabrication skills (MIG, TIG, stick, as applicable)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good problem‑solving skills and attention to quality
• Current driver's licence
• Experience with shutdown work (desirable)

Why Work With Us?

• Permanent, full-time positions
• Varied work across different sites and equipment
• Long-term career and upskilling opportunities