Apprentice - Boilermaker

BARD Engineering is a well-established Australian heavy engineering business that has supported the mining and resources industries for more than 30 years.

We are looking for a motivated person to join our Archerfield workshop as an Apprentice Boilermaker and build a long-term career in engineering fabrication.

This is a four-year apprenticeship combining practical, hands-on workshop experience with formal TAFE training, leading to a nationally recognised trade qualification.

The Opportunity

Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you will develop practical skills across heavy steel fabrication, including:

• Marking out and interpreting drawings
• Cutting, preparing and forming steel
• Welding and fabrication
• Grinding and finishing
• Operating workshop machinery, power tools and hand tools
• Measuring and checking completed work
• Learning safe workshop and fabrication practices
• Assisting with the manufacture and repair of heavy engineering and mining equipment

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is genuinely interested in becoming a qualified Boilermaker
• Enjoys practical, hands-on work
• Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn
• Has a positive attitude and good work ethic
• Can follow instructions and work safely
• Has good attention to detail
• Works well as part of a team
• Has reliable transport to and from our Archerfield workshop

Previous fabrication experience isn't essential. However, school-based engineering studies, a Certificate II/pre-apprenticeship, work experience or exposure to metal fabrication will be highly regarded.

What You Can Expect

You will work a 38-hour week, including your required TAFE training, with opportunities for overtime when available.

Most importantly, you'll be learning your trade in a genuine heavy-engineering environment alongside experienced Boilermakers and other tradespeople, giving you exposure to real manufacturing and fabrication work throughout your apprenticeship.

If you're ready to start a career in engineering fabrication and want the opportunity to become a qualified Boilermaker with BARD Engineering, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and a short introduction telling us why you want to start a Boilermaker apprenticeship.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Recruitment agencies need not apply