Company Description

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 Description

If 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

Additional Information

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.