Boilermaker - Safety Steel

**About the Role**

We are seeking qualified and experienced Boilermakers to join our structural steel fabrication team in Dandenong, Victoria. In this hands-on role, you will interpret workshop drawings to fabricate, assemble and weld structural components to high standards using MIG and other welding processes. You’ll work with a range of hand and power tools, handle and move steel materials, and contribute to general workshop and yard operations. This position suites tradespeople with a strong safety focus, proven structural steel experience, and a team-oriented approach.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Read drawings, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions and specifications.
- Competently and safely operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal using gas shielded metal arc to the required specifications and Australian Standard.
- Competently set up and operate hand and power tools common to the fabrication trade such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment, grinders and carbon rod gauging
- Label and sort manufactured plate material into product groups
- Mark-out, cut/drill/punch holes as required for plate material in accordance with fabrication drawings.
- Layout, position, align and assemble components together in accordance with fabrication drawings and tolerances.
- Mechanical cutting of steel and compiling of cutting lists from fabrication drawings.
- Measure and cut raw materials with straightedges and high accuracy.
- Move steel in workshop with overhead crane and forklift (where licensed and authorised).
- Transfer fabricated components between production departments in accordance with production schedules.
- Perform general housekeeping and maintenance of work areas, equipment, tools and facilities.
- Safely and efficiently undertake all other duties in the workshop, paint/blast bay and yard areas as instructed by Management.

**Skills and Experience**
- Trade Qualification in Boilermaking / Welding and experience in a similar position.
- Be able to read, interpret and fabricate from workshop drawings.
- Strong aptitude in the mig weld process as well as ability to perform various types of welds procedures;
- Previous experience in structural steel fabrication.
- Demonstrated safety awareness with understanding of OH&S practices.
- Organisation skills, with efficient & productive work ability.
- Have the right attitude and willingness to work reasonable overtime offered.
- Ability to work in a team environment.

**About the Company**

Join Safety Steel Structures, a leading provider of quality steel buildings since 1968, known for our commitment to exceptional custom-designed solutions across residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors.

As a proud division of Ahrens, a fifth-generation Australian family business, we benefit from the resources and expertise of a national leader in construction, engineering, and rural infrastructure. This partnership strengthens our position in the industry, enabling us to offer robust and cost-effective solutions backed by over 120 years of Ahrens’ trusted legacy.

At Safety Steel Structures, you’ll work within a supportive team culture that values diversity, collaboration and personal growth. We’re dedicated to rewarding the hard work and passion of our team, ensuring we grow together towards a shared vision of quality and excellence in steel structures.

**Benefits**
- Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing
- Discounts to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
- Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family
- Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice
- Opportunities for career progression

**How to Apply