Lead Boilermaker – Workshop & Fabrication Lead

Programmed GO; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed GO in Unanderra, NSW is seeking an experienced Workshop Leading Hand Boilermaker to lead our boilermaking and fabrication team on site. You will stay hands-on while directing daily activities, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of high-quality welding and fabrication services for regional customers.

You will supervise tradespeople, read engineering drawings, and maintain a strong safety culture, contributing to project success and continuous process improvements within our workshop.

Qualifications

• Boilermaker trade qualification or equivalent.
• 5+ years hands-on boilermaking experience in fabrication, assembly and welding.
• Experience supervising, leading or mentoring tradespeople.
• Strong knowledge of Work Health and Safety requirements and industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and plans.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the workshop team, ensuring work is delivered to schedule.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction and support to team members.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure workmanship meets specifications.
• Liaise with the Workshop Supervisor on project requirements, priorities and resources.
• Undertake hands-on duties including fabrication, structural assembly, repairs and welding.
• Maintain records of progress, materials, productivity and safety matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve workshop processes and efficiency.

Skills

Boilermaking

Fabrication

Welding

Leadership

Reading drawings

Education

Australian-recognised boilermaking qualification

Job description

Programmed GO in Unanderra, NSW is seeking an experienced Workshop Leading Hand Boilermaker to lead our boilermaking and fabrication team on site. You will stay hands-on while directing daily activities, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of high-quality welding and fabrication services for regional customers.

You will supervise tradespeople, read engineering drawings, and maintain a strong safety culture, contributing to project success and continuous process improvements within our workshop.