Boilermaker / Welder

TWFS is currently seeking an experienced Boilermaker / Welder for a Full time job opportunity with a leading Australian manufacturer based in Sunshine VIC.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled tradesperson with experience in heavy manufacturing, trailer building, structural fabrication, or pressure vessel environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for precision fabrication, welding, fitting, and structural assembly of custom transport and trailer components.

You will work as part of a skilled workshop team, collaborating with mechanical assemblers and other trades to ensure high-quality workmanship, structural integrity, and safe production standards.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Full-time 

• Industry: Heavy Manufacturing / Engineering / Transport

• Role: Boilermaker / Welder

• Hours: Full-time, Tuesday to Friday or Monday to Thursday (depending on a set roster)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MIG and TIG welding on aluminum and stainless-steel structures.

• Fabricate, modify, and assemble heavy vehicle components, trailer chassis, and custom sub-assemblies.

• Read and accurately interpret detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and weld procedures.

• Prepare materials using workshop machinery including plasma cutters, guillotines, rollers, grinders, and other fabrication equipment.

• Jig, clamp, fit, and tack-weld complex assemblies to achieve accurate dimensions and alignment.

• Complete structural fabrication and welding to a high professional standard.

• Inspect completed work and identify welding or fabrication defects.

• Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and productivity throughout the manufacturing process.

• Work collaboratively with other trades and production staff to meet workshop and production requirements.

• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures and maintain a clean and organised work environment.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Boilermaker, Welder, or First-Class Welder.

• Experience in heavy manufacturing, trailer building, transport equipment, structural fabrication, or pressure vessel environments.

• Strong MIG and TIG welding skills, particularly with aluminium and stainless steel.

• Ability to read, interpret, and work accurately from complex engineering and fabrication drawings.

• Strong fabrication, fitting, and assembly skills.

• Experience using common workshop machinery and fabrication equipment.

• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

• Excellent attention to detail and pride in the quality of your workmanship.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a productive workshop team.

Qualifications & Licences

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade or equivalent trade qualification.

• Relevant welding or fabrication qualifications (highly desirable)

• Forklift Licence highly regarded.

• Overhead Crane Licence / experience highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Full-time labour-hire opportunity 

• Competitive rates based on skills and experience.

• Opportunity to work with an established Australian manufacturing business.

• Consistent work in a professional workshop environment.

• Opportunity for ongoing employment for the right candidate.

• Work lifte family balance 

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Boilermaker / Welder looking for your next opportunity and have strong aluminium and stainless-steel welding experience, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now through TWFS and join our skilled trades workforce.