Overview
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
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
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