Fabricator/ Boiler Maker

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Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

PPE provided

Discounted gym membership

Welcome Experience

Career development opportunities

Annual salary increase

Long service leave

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging options

Annual awards ceremony

Job summary

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking an experienced Fabricator/Boilermaker to manufacture, weld and refurbish assets across the Council’s plant and fleet, including ferries. This hands-on role requires TIG welding, body building and the ability to work with other trades to meet schedules and quality standards.

The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with a 38-hour week and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• CertificateIII qualification in Welding / Boilermaking.
• Demonstrated experience in metal fabrication.
• Demonstrated TIG welding experience.
• Demonstrated experience in body building and manufacturing.
• The ability to work independently and with other trades.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, fabricate, repair and refurbish Council plant, fleet, ferries and other assets.
• Complete service body fit-outs, installations and repairs to manufacturer specifications and Council standards.
• Undertake TIG welding and general metal fabrication across a range of jobs.
• Work collaboratively with other trades and stakeholders to deliver work efficiently and to schedule.
• Maintain accurate job records and manage materials, steel, parts and consumables.

Skills

Welding / Boilermaking

Metal fabrication

TIG welding

Team collaboration

Safe work practices

Education

CertificateIII in Welding / Boilermaking

Job description

About the Opportunity

At PMHC, every employee plays a part in ensuring we worktogether to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achievethis, we are seeking an experienced Fabricator / Boilermaker toundertake manufacturing, welding and metal fabrication across Council’s plant,fleet, ferries and other assets.

This is a hands‑on role where you will work across a variety of fabrication, repair and refurbishment activities while supporting the safeand reliable operation of Council’s fleet and equipment.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• CertificateIII qualification in Welding / Boilermaking.


• Demonstratedexperience in metal fabrication.


• DemonstratedTIG welding experience.


• Demonstratedexperience in body building and manufacturing.


• Theability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively withother trades and team members.


• Astrong commitment to safe work practices and compliance with WHSrequirements.


• Acurrent Motor Vehicle Driver Licence.

On a typical day this role will:

• Manufacture,fabricate, repair and refurbish Council plant, fleet, ferries and otherassets.


• Completeservice body fit-outs, installations and repairs in accordance withmanufacturer specifications and Council standards.


• UndertakeTIG welding and general metal fabrication activities across a range ofjobs.


• Workcollaboratively with other trades and stakeholders to deliver worksefficiently and to schedule.


• Maintainaccurate job records and manage materials, steel, parts and consumablesrequired for fabrication and repair work.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours perweek with 9-day fortnight)

Salary (exclusive of super): Starting salary of $1,410.68 perweek with the opportunity for competency-based progression up to $1578.99per week.

Allowances: Adverse Working Level 1, Tool Allowance

Vechile: Tool of Trade

Benefits

• Fortnightly RDO


• PPE provided


• Discountedgym membership through membership to Fitness Passport


• Candidatesrelocating to the region have access to The Welcome Experience


• Careerdevelopment opportunities


• Annualsalary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2026 plus annualsalary review


• Longservice leave after 5 years


• Generousemployee assistance program


• Salarypackaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia


• Recognitionthrough our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staffachievements

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity orhave any questions about the role please contact David McAnally, PlantCoordinator on 02 6581 8442.

Applications Close: Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11:30pm

At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve—where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for 6 months or a talent pool for similar positions for a period of12 months.

Preferred applicants are required to completepre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National CriminalPolice Check; Medical Assessment (includes drug and alcohol testing); Qualification verification; Working withChildren Check verification.

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