Boilermaker

We are looking for qualified Boilermakers to join our team! Work for a well-established global company based in Port Macquarie. Permanent & Casual positions available!

Highlights:

• 4 day work week - Monday to Thursday with overtime available Friday to Sunday
• Highly competitive rates! Permanent rates ranging from $37.16 to $43.24 per hour with casuals receiving an additional 25% loading. Penalty rates are payable Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
• Exciting and diverse projects where you'll contribute to new builds, refit and repair works, and both commercial and defence vessels.
• Beautiful regional location by the beach. One of the best tourist locations in NSW!
• Relocation assistance available 
• Central location between Sydney and Brisbane 
• Ongoing work available with opportunities to travel 

Key Accountabilities:

• Structural Fabrication & Assembly: Lay out, cut, shape, and assemble heavy metal plates, bulkheads, and structural components using blueprints, jigs, and templates.
• Welding & Joining: Utilize advanced welding techniques (such as MIG, TIG, and Flux Core) to join metal pieces securely.
• Maintenance & Repair: Cut out defective sections, repair hull breaches, and overhaul tanks, heat exchangers, and high-pressure vessels
• Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to shipyard safety standards, including OSHA regulations, confined space entry protocols, and hot-work permits.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) or an equivalent apprenticeship in heavy structural steel/boiler making.
• Physical & Environmental Demands: High physical fitness, ability to work at heights, in confined or restricted spaces, and in varying weather conditions.
• Construction industry white card.
• Service-oriented team player with a “make it happen safely” attitude.

• Experience working in Marine Industry
• Pipefitting experience
• Welding qualifications and experience welding to relevant classification society codes (e.g., DNV, Lloyd's Register).

We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Birdon, visit Birdon Group.