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.
Job DescriptionIf 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. You will also be responsible for 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
What do you get in return?
- Permanent full-time stable employment
- Competitive hourly rates, plus super, plus overtime
- Positions for day and afternoon shifts are available
- Immediate start & good onsite work culture
Other benefits
- Striving for ‘Zero Harm’ - safety-based culture
- Clean work environment
- 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.
Follow our progress on www.thorntoneng.com.au.
Skills Required
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication trade - Boilermaker (or equivalent)
- Considerable experience in MIG welding
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Skilled in operating equipment used in fabrication
- Operate and maintain measuring, power and hand tools
- Current and valid driver's license
- Experience with stainless steel
- Forklift, dogman (DG) and/or high-risk work licenses
What We Do
Family-owned since 1975, Thornton Engineering Australia Pty Ltd provides design and fabrication of structural steel, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, plate and piling steel products for major projects to clients throughout Australia.
