At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our skilled team to fabricate high-quality steel products and operate essential tools.
- Company: Family-owned Thornton Engineering, committed to quality and employee growth since 1975.
- Benefits: Immediate start, supportive culture, safety-focused environment, and all necessary tools provided.
- Other info: Positions available for day & afternoon shifts, with a focus on safety and teamwork.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting projects and develop your skills in a collaborative workshop.
- Qualifications: Trade qualified Boilermaker with MIG welding experience and ability to read technical drawings.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
Thornton Engineering is a family‑owned company established in 1975, specializing in the design and fabrication of high‑quality steel products for major projects across various industries in Australia. We provide a supportive and collaborative working environment for our highly skilled and passionate team of engineers to deliver exceptional results. We are committed to empowering our employees to reach their full potential through continuous learning and creativity. Join our team and be a part of our exciting journey to produce a diverse range of steel products.
If you are a trade qualified Boilermaker with proven experience in a workshop environment, we are looking for someone like you to join our team. As part of our team of skilled boilermakers and welders, you'll be working in our workshops located in Northern Geelong.
In this role, you will be reporting to the workshop supervisor and responsible for:
- Interpreting workshop drawings to determine the required material, production method and sequence of operations needed to produce fabricated parts within our quality requirements.
- Operating and maintaining measuring tools, power tools, and hand tools required to produce the fabricated parts.
Qualifications:
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication trade - Boilermaker (or equivalent)
- Considerable experience in MIG welding
- Experience with stainless steel is advantageous
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Skilled in operating equipment used in fabrication
- Current and valid driver's license
- Candidates with a forklift, dogman (DG) and/or high-risk work licenses are encouraged to apply
Additional Information:
- Positions for day & afternoon shifts are available
- Immediate start & good onsite work culture
- Striving for ‘Zero Harm’ - safety‑based culture
- We supply you with all required PPE
- We supply you with all tools you need
- We supply you with 5 sets of work clothes including laundry service
Our workshops are located at the northern end of Corio, Geelong and within driving range from Melbourne.
Boilermaker employer: Thornton Engineering
Thornton Engineering is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Geelong where you can thrive as a Project Manager in the Structural & Plate division. With over 30 years of industry leadership, we provide our employees with continuous career development opportunities, a supportive leadership team, and the chance to work on significant projects that contribute to Australia's infrastructure. Join us to be part of a company that values quality, client satisfaction, and your professional growth.
