Boilermakers, Leading Hands,

Boilermakers & Leading Hands – Multiple Positions

Werner Engineering | Paget, Mackay QLD |
Full-Time Positions | Be Home Every Night | Award Rates

Werner Engineering is looking for multiple experienced Boilermakers and Boilermaker Leading Hands to join our Growing team at our Paget workshop in Mackay.

These are workshop-based positions, giving you the opportunity to work on large-scale mining and heavy industrial equipment while being home every night.

The Roles

We are seeking

• Qualified Boilermakers – Multiple Positions
• Boilermaker Leading Hand

You will work across a variety of heavy fabrication, repair and rebuild projects, including mining and fixed-plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Heavy fabrication, welding, repairs and modifications.
• Repairs and rebuilds of mining and industrial equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and job specifications.
• MIG, stick welding, gouging, cutting and grinding.
• Ensure completed work meets quality and specification requirements.
• Work safely and efficiently within allocated job hours.
• Identify and communicate additional repairs or defects.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Leading Hand Responsibilities

In addition to trade duties, Leading Hands will

• Provide guidance and support to Boilermakers and apprentices.
• Assist with coordinating daily workshop priorities and workflow.
• Ensure employees have the correct drawings, materials and information to complete jobs.
• Monitor workmanship, productivity and quality.
• Assist with training and developing less experienced team members.
• Communicate job progress and potential delays to the Supervisor.
• Work along side boilermakers to produces High Quality Products

What We're Looking For

• Trade-qualified Boilermakers.
• Strong heavy fabrication and welding experience.
• Ability to confidently read engineering drawings.
• Experience with mining equipment is highly regarded.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Reliable, productive and able to work as part of a team.
• Previous leadership experience is preferred for Leading Hand positions.

Why Join Werner Engineering?

• Be home every night – no FIFO.
• Multiple permanent positions available.
• Mackay-based workshop in Paget.
• Work on large and varied mining equipment.
• Opportunities to progress into Leading Hand and supervisory roles.
• Long-term, stable employment.
• Supportive and experienced workshop team.
• Regular monthly team BBQs.

If you're an experienced Boilermaker looking for stable, local work or you're ready to step into a Leading Hand position, we'd like to hear from you.