Boilermaker - Structural Steel

Boilermaker - Structural Steel

Full-Time 44 - 48 $ / hour (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: MIG weld structural steel components and assemble beams and columns with precision.
  • Company: Established structural steel construction company in Melbourne's western suburbs.
  • Benefits: $44.00 – $48.00+ p/h, casual employment, and ongoing work from day one.
  • Other info: Hands-on role in a busy workshop with opportunities for growth.
  • Why this job: Join a skilled trade team and work on exciting construction projects across Victoria.
  • Qualifications: Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) and ability to pass a practical weld test.

The predicted salary is between 44 - 48 $ per hour.

Your new organisation is an established structural steel construction company based in Melbourne's western suburbs, fabricating structural steelwork for construction projects across Victoria. With an experienced trade team and a strong reputation for quality workmanship, they're now looking for a Boilermaker to join their busy workshop.

About this opportunity:

  • Sunshine West location
  • $44.00 – $48.00+ p/h (depending on skills and experience)
  • Casual β€” direct employment with the client from day one, genuine ongoing work
  • 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday to Friday schedule
  • Join an established, experienced trade team in a busy structural steel workshop
  • Hands-on fabrication role working with structural steel (mild steel)

What you'll be doing:

  • MIG welding structural steel components to a high standard
  • Marking out and setting out fabrications from drawings to tight tolerances
  • Fitting and assembling beams, columns, cleats, base plates and trusses β€” tacking up square and true before weld-out
  • Reading and interpreting fabrication drawings, weld symbols and cutting lists
  • Managing distortion control and weld sequencing on larger fabrications
  • Working independently from shop drawings with minimal supervision
  • Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe workshop

To be considered for this role:

  • Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) or equivalent
  • Ability to pass a practical weld test as part of the selection process
  • Confident reading structural steel/fabrication drawings
  • Physically capable of sustained hands‐on trade work
  • Background in structural steel fabrication highly regarded
  • Overhead crane, forklift, or dogging/rigging tickets highly regarded but not essential

Boilermaker - Structural Steel employer: Brightscope HR

Join a dynamic and ISO-certified restoration company that prioritises quality workmanship and fosters a supportive team culture. As a Project Coordinator, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, a structured work schedule, and the opportunity to be an integral part of a growing team dedicated to excellence in fire, flood, and mould restoration across Victoria. With a focus on employee growth and a collaborative office environment, this role offers a meaningful career path where your contributions directly impact the success of restoration projects.

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Contact Details:

Brightscope HR Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Boilermaker - Structural Steel

MIG Welding
Structural Steel Fabrication
Reading Fabrication Drawings
Marking Out and Setting Out
Fitting and Assembling Components
Distortion Control
Weld Sequencing