Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Newspaper Publishing
About the Role
As a Leading Hand Boilermaker, you will show up each day with a sense of great pride and commitment to helping ensure all work is completed safely and to the highest quality.
Typical Duties
* Leading a crew with the guidance of managers and supervisors.
* Assisting in the planning of workshop production by providing input to maximise productivity gains and improve efficiencies.
* Perform fabrication duties and welding techniques including, but not limited to, GMAW, FCAW with the ability to pass an AS1554.1 weld test to the above techniques – if required.
* Accurately read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
* Provide training and mentoring of apprentices and production employees.
* Act as a key resource for problem solving, offering guidance and support.
* Sourcing and providing technical information and advice to staff and operations personnel.
* Ensure infrastructure (plant and services, tools and equipment, jigs and fixtures, materials handling, etc.) is checked regularly and kept in good working order.
* Ensure all workshop activities are carried out in compliance with ISO9001, Bradken policies and procedures, and relevant safety regulations.
* Participate in internal and external audits where required.
* Assist in the development and installation of capital proposals where required.
To Be Successful in the Role
* Recognised Trade Qualification essential (Engineering Fabrication preferred).
* +5 years' Fabrication trade experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of safe working procedures.
* Sound numeric reasoning.
* Strong communication skills.
* Knowledge of process improvement techniques.
* Enthusiasm and passion to step up and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities.
* Champion safety, mentor less experienced staff, and help deliver great results.
Why Join Our Team at Bradken?
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy – physically and mentally – is our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options and reward our employees for great outcomes and living our values through local and global programs. We celebrate milestones and achievements as a team. With 102 years of knowledge and experience, we offer endless opportunities ahead.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will need to undertake pre‑employment checks, including a full medical screening. If this sounds like your next career move, please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why this should be your next role.
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