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