Metal Fabricator / Boilermaker-Welder

Metal Fabricator / Boilermaker-Welder Rocky Creek Abattoir – Tolga, QLD Full-time Salary: $72,000–$80,000 per annum + superannuation Rocky Creek Abattoir is seeking an experienced Metal Fabricator / Boilermaker-Welder to join our team in Tolga, Far North Queensland. The successful applicant will be responsible for the fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance of stainless-steel processing equipment, structural steel and other metal components used throughout the abattoir. This is a hands-on role requiring strong fabrication and welding skills and the ability to work safely and effectively within an operational meat-processing environment. Key responsibilities • Read and interpret engineering drawings, plans and technical specifications. • Mark out, measure and prepare metal components for fabrication. • Cut, shape and form metal sections using appropriate hand tools, power tools and metal-cutting equipment. • Fabricate and assemble metal components and replacement parts. • Perform MIG, TIG and arc welding to join and repair metal components. • Fit and install fabricated components and equipment. • Fabricate, repair and maintain stainless steel processing equipment. • Repair structural steel and other plant components. • Inspect completed fabrication and welding work to ensure it meets required specifications and quality standards. • Finish fabricated and welded components using appropriate grinding and finishing techniques. • Assist with plant breakdowns, repairs and scheduled shutdown maintenance. • Maintain welding, fabrication and workshop equipment in safe working condition. • Ensure all work complies with food safety, workplace health and safety and company requirements. • Work cooperatively with maintenance, production and other team members as required. Skills and experience Applicants should have: • Demonstrated experience in metal fabrication, boilermaking and welding. • Competency in MIG, TIG and arc welding. • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications. • Strong measuring, cutting, fitting and fabrication skills. • Ability to work accurately and produce work to required specifications. • Good problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong commitment to workplace health and safety. A relevant trade qualification would be highly regarded but is not essential. Experience in stainless steel fabrication and/or fabrication and maintenance within a food-processing, manufacturing or similar industrial environment would also be highly regarded. Willingness to undertake Q fever vaccination is required. How to Apply Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience in metal fabrication, boilermaking and welding. Your cover letter should briefly describe: • your previous metal fabrication and welding experience; • the types of welding you are experienced in, such as MIG, TIG and/or arc welding; and • any experience you have working with stainless steel or in a food-processing, manufacturing or similar industrial environment. Applications that do not include a cover letter addressing the above may not be considered. Please submit your application with the subject title “Metal Fabricator / Boilermaker-Welder” to admin@rca4882.com.au.