Lead From the Front With a Growing Local Team
BM Welding & Maintenance Pty Ltd is looking for an experienced Boilermaker / Leading Hand to join our Townsville team with a work/life balanced work roster of 4 days a week.
This role is ideal for someone who not only takes pride in high-quality fabrication and welding work, but can also confidently lead crews, run jobs on-site, communicate with clients, and keep projects moving safely and efficiently.
We’re looking for a reliable leader who can think ahead, solve problems, and set the standard for workmanship and attitude on the job.
About the Role
As a Boilermaker / Leading Hand, reporting directly to the Project Manager you will play a key role in coordinating labour, managing workflow, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering quality outcomes for our clients across a variety of projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise small crews on workshop and site-based projects
* Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
* Fabricate, weld, assemble, and repair structural steel and components
* Coordinate daily job activities and ensure projects stay on schedule
* Liaise professionally with clients, supervisors, and team members
* Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within deadlines
* Maintain strong safety practices and promote a positive workplace culture
* Assist with mentoring apprentices and younger tradesmen
* Identify and solve problems on-site with minimal supervision
What We’re Looking For
* Trade qualified Boilermaker/Fabricator
* Proven industry experience in welding and fabrication
* Previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience preferred
* Strong ability to run jobs independently and manage crews
* Ability to read and interpret workshop drawings
* Experience with MIG and TIG welding across mild steel, stainless & aluminium
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Reliable, motivated, and able to lead by example
* Commitment to safety and quality workmanship
* Current Driver’s Licence
* White Card required
* Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights & Confined Space tickets highly regarded
What We Offer
* Competitive pay based on experience and capability
* Consistent local work with a respected Townsville company
* Opportunity to take ownership and grow within the business
* Supportive team environment with strong workplace culture
* Variety of workshop and site-based work
* Overtime opportunities available
* 4 Day work week (Monday - Thursday)
About Us
BM Welding & Maintenance is a locally owned and operated business servicing Townsville and surrounding regions. With over 20 years of industry experience, we’ve built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality welding, fabrication, and maintenance services across a wide range of industries.
We value good people, strong work ethic, and quality workmanship — and we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of a team that takes pride in what they do.
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Boilermaker ready to step into a leadership role and help drive projects from start to finish, we’d love to hear from you.