Overview
An Australian company with a global reach, NH Foods Oakey Beef Exports is a leading, modern meat processing plant located 28km west of Toowoomba. The site is part of a global company with a global purpose – to deliver the joy of eating.
Boilermaker – Varied Industrial Opportunity
An exciting and diverse opportunity to work locally with one of Australia’s largest, most technologically advanced processing plants. No two days are the same, ranging from small workshop projects to large industrial work. You will work across the plant, not confined to the workshop, and perform a wide variety of jobs.
What is the opportunity?
Oakey Beef Exports is one of Australia’s largest and most advanced processing plants, offering the chance to work locally with the resources of an industry leader. You will diversify your experience with class-leading equipment, machinery and robotics. You will join a highly skilled team of Boilermakers and work closely with other maintenance tradespersons. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver a diverse variety of MIG, TIG and Arc welding, from small workshop tasks to heavy industrial projects
- Attend to projects across the plant, collaborating with other maintenance tradespersons
- Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures, with safety as the highest priority
- Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support operations and reduce downtime
This position operates on a rotating roster, provided approximately 10 weeks in advance. Shift start times vary between 3:00am and 10:00pm.
What are we looking for?
This role is open to skilled, qualified Boilermakers/Welders/Fabricators and current apprentices. A minimum of Certificate III in Engineering (Boilermaking) is preferred or you will be working toward it. To be successful, you will:
- Be eager to listen and learn, working hands-on alongside Fitters & Turners
- Have exposure to manufacturing, production or industrial environments
- Remain calm under pressure in a busy production setting
- Have a high attention to safety with knowledge of WHS practices and procedures
Desirable qualifications include:
- Strong experience in an industrial setting, ideally in food or manufacturing
- Experience with fittings including exposure to laiths, mills and hydraulic presses
Why choose Oakey Beef Exports?
We are a local leader offering secure, full-time employment in Oakey. You will join a highly skilled team of maintenance tradespersons with the support of a leading organization and class-leading equipment. You will enjoy:
- Varied daily work across different plant areas
- Opportunities to travel across the plant and departments
- A wide range of job opportunities beyond traditional manufacturing
- Secure, full-time employment local to Oakey
- Optional overtime, EAP services and staff discounts
Apply now
Please submit your resume and cover letter by 7 September 2025. For any enquiries, please contact Kirsty on .
Equal employment opportunity NH Foods and Oakey Beef Exports are equal opportunity employers and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not have capacity to sponsor overseas workers with this position.
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