Boilermaker / Fabricator / Welder – Cairns (Full-Time)
$40–$43/hr + penalties + overtime + super
A busy and established industrial fabrication and engineering business in Cairns
is seeking an experienced Trade Qualified Boilermaker / Fabricator / Welder to
join the team.
This is a hands-on workshop-based role focused on structural steel fabrication,
welding, and general boilermaker duties. You'll work in a fast-paced production
environment where safety, quality, and teamwork matter.
The Role (Key Objective)
As a Boilermaker / Fabricator / Welder, your key objective will be the fabrication of structural steel items and associated components, including welding and
finishing work to meet specification and production schedules.
Key Responsibilities
Fabrication of structural steel components to workshop drawings
General boilermaking duties including planning, grinding, cutting, welding,
polishing, heating, straightening and cleaning
Welding processes including FCAW and MMAW (Stick)
Reading and interpreting fabrication drawings, work orders and welding
symbols
Ensuring work is completed to quality requirements and job specifications,
including self-checking prior to QA review
Completing timesheets accurately and submitting daily
Maintaining a clean and safe workspace (clean-up of offcuts/swarf as
required)
Assisting with training and supervision of apprentices when needed
Following direction from the Workshop Foreman / Production Supervisor / Site Supervisor
Supporting team productivity and meeting job deadlines
About You
Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaker) or equivalent trade
qualification
Experience fabricating and welding structural steel used in
building/construction works
Ability to read workshop drawings and interpret welding symbols
Solid understanding of welding procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Strong attention to detail, time management and reliability
Current C Class Driver Licence
A strong commitment to safety, quality and attendance
Tickets / Licences (Required or Strongly Regarded)
Confined Space
Working at Heights
EWP (highly regarded)
Relevant welding certifications
Forklift licence (desirable)
Personal Attributes
A flexible and cooperative team attitude
Strong work ethic and pride in workmanship
Reliability, honesty and trustworthiness
Customer focus (internal and external)
Willingness to assist across tasks outside your primary scope when required
What's on Offer
$40 – $43 per hour + penalties
Overtime available up to 52 hours per week
Ongoing full-time employment
Cairns-based role with local stability
Strong team culture and safe working environment