Boilermakers / Welders / Metal Fabricators

Next Level Consulting Solutions; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base rate shown: $35/hr

Total rate $45–$65/hr

Rostered mining hours

Job summary

Next Level Consulting Solutions – Mackay QLD is seeking experienced Boilermakers, Welders and Metal Fabricators for full-time roles directly with clients in a mining and heavy engineering hub. You will interpret drawings, fabricate and weld steel assemblies, and work with heavy structural steel and earthmoving equipment.

Requirements include a Cert III in a relevant trade and at least 3 years full-time experience in similar roles, with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years full-time experience in a similar role.
• Certificate III in a relevant trade.
• Experience in mining environments and with mining plant/equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and welding blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble metal structures and components per plans.
• Operate welding and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Read engineering drawings and perform quality inspections.
• Collaborate with team to optimize fabrication processes.
• Maintain records of materials used and timelines.

Skills

Read blueprints

Welding techniques

Metal fabrication

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Cert III in Relevant Trade

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting/ bending tools

Manual/ automated fabrication machines

Job description

Boilermakers / Welders / Metal Fabricators

Next Level Consulting Solutions – Mackay QLD

Next Level Consulting Solutionsare working with leading industry partners to give good jobs to good people. We strive to maintain long standing relationships with the people we employ so that you can feel proud to represent us on site. You will deal with a strongly connected manager for all steps of your role. These are full time positions, direct to client hire.

New Opportunities for experienced Boilermakers, Welders and Metal Fabricators have presented for those with experience in heavy engineering. You will be working in a mining and resource hot spot, so experience working with heavy structural steel and earthmoving equipment is a necessity. An example of your work could be welding or fabricating dump truck bodies or steel that will be used in mining infrastructure.

Experience and Requirements:

• Minimum 3 Years full-time working in comparable position
• Cert III in Relevant Trade
• Experience working in a mining environment and on mining plant/equipment
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for metal fabrication projects
• Fabricate and assemble metal structures and components according to plans
• Use manual or automated equipment for cutting, shaping, and bending metal
• Perform welding tasks using various techniques such as Arc, MIG, Stick and Flux Core Heavy Welding
• Read and interpret welding blueprints to determine welding requirements
• Prepare workpieces by cleaning, cutting, and fitting metal components
• Set up welding equipment and select appropriate methods based on materials
• Conduct inspections to ensure finished products meet quality standards
• Collaborate with team members to optimize fabrication processes
• Maintain records of materials used and production timelines
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently
• Follow welding procedures and protocols for consistent quality
• Complete projects within set timelines and budgets
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Adhere to occupational health and safety regulations

Pay and Conditions:

• Base Rate: $35/hr
• $10-$30/hr in allowances based on experience and role
• Total hourly rate: $45/hr - $65/hr
• Full time employment with rostered mining hours

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