Workshop Boilermaker

Hort Enterprises Pty Ltd; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentorship

Varied industrial exposure

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Hort Enterprises Pty Ltd seeks a motivated Boilermaker / Metal Fabricator to join our team in a structured workshop environment.

This early-career role offers mentorship from experienced tradespeople and exposure to varied light and heavy industrial work to build core competence, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and skill development.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication or equivalent.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Practical understanding of standard fabrication methods, tools, and drawing interpretation.
• Strong safety focus and team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, repair, and maintain structural components and machinery.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Execute precise cutting, shaping, bending, and heat-treating of metal products.
• Perform welding and thermal cutting techniques, including Stick, MIG, TIG, oxy cutting, and air arc gouging.
• Inspect and clean welds to ensure compliance with Australian Standards.
• Safely operate hand tools, machinery, and welding equipment.
• Complete daily job sheets, workshop upkeep, and safety reporting.

Skills

Reading drawings

Fabrication methods

Drawing interpretation

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Machinery

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, safety-focused Boilermaker / Metal Fabricator to join our team. This role is structured for an early-career tradesperson looking to consolidate their trade skills and work on diverse, practical projects in a supportive team environment.

Working alongside our experienced Tradespeople, Leading Hands and Supervisors, you will perform fabrication, assembly, repair, and maintenance across a variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, repair, and maintain structural components and machinery.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Execute precise cutting, shaping, bending, and heat-treating of metal products.
• Perform welding and thermal cutting techniques, including Stick, MIG, TIG, oxy cutting, and air arc gouging.
• Inspect and clean welds to ensure compliance with Australian Standards.
• Safely operate hand tools, machinery, and welding equipment.
• Complete daily job sheets, workshop upkeep, and safety reporting.

Position Requirements

• Qualification:Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication (or recognised trade equivalent).
• Licence:Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Core Competencies:Practical understanding of standard fabrication methods, tools, and drawing interpretation.
• Safety & Attitude:Strong safety focus, reliable work ethic, and a team-first mindset.

What We Offer

• A structured workshop environment with mentorship from senior tradespeople.
• Exposure to varied light and heavy industrial work to build core competence.
• A strong workplace culture focused on safety, quality, and skill development.