Boliermaker / Sheet metal fabricator / Machinist

East Coast Polyurethanes; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECP Polyurethanes, an established Australian manufacturer, is seeking a skilled fabricator to join the Ballina-based workshop. This hands-on role offers autonomy, steady hours and the chance to impact your local fabrication shop.

You could be a boilermaker, sheet metal fabricator or machinist. The position requires reading drawings, welding (GMAW/GTAW), and the ability to work independently with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on fabrication experience.
• Confident with GMAW/GTAW welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work from drawings and schedules to complete fabrication tasks independently.
• Perform sheet metal fabrication, including cutting, forming, welding, and finishing.
• Carry out structural and pipe fabrication where required (experience dependent).
• Operate workshop machinery, including lathes, mills, and general fabrication equipment.
• Inspect your work and maintain quality standards.
• Identify process improvements and raise them with the team.

Skills

Fabrication experience

GMAW/GTAW welding

Reading drawings

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Trade qualification not required

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Workshop machinery

Job description

ECP Polyurethanes is an established Australian manufacturer known for supplying polyurethane-lined and steel-fabricated products to some of the world’s largest mining operations. We’re a close-knit team that takes pride in our work, and we’re looking for a skilled fabricator to help strengthen our fabrication shop.

This is a hands-on role for someone who knows their craft and wants a stable position with the autonomy to make a real impact.

The Role

We are currently looking for either a Boliermaker / Sheet metal fabricator / Machinist.

What a typical day looks like (depends on applicants experiece)

• Work from drawings and schedules to complete fabrication tasks independently
• Perform sheet metal fabrication, including cutting, forming, welding, and finishing
• Carry out structural and pipe fabrication where required (experience dependent)
• Operate workshop machinery, including lathes, mills, and general fabrication equipment
• Inspect your work and maintain quality standards
• Identify process improvements and raise them with the team

What We’re Looking For

Boiler maker:

• At least 2 years of hands-on fabrication experience
• Confident and competent with GMAW/GTAW

Machinist:

• Basic machining experience with a lathe, mill, or similar equipment (trade qualified not required)

General:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to work autonomously and manage your time effectively
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset

The Mindset We’re After:

• You take ownership of your work and don’t need close supervision
• You follow schedules and consistently meet targets
• You look for better ways to get the job done
• You take initiative to improve a workshop that isn’t running at its best
• You want stable, meaningful work where your experience is respected

What We Offer

• Stable, long-term employment in a growing business
• A supportive team that values experience and initiative
• The opportunity to help shape how the fabrication shop operates
• Consistent hours and a predictable schedule
• Competitive pay based on experience

We’re looking for the right person, not just the right resume, so feel free to let your personality come through.