Job description

Metal Fabricator / Boilermaker-Welder Rocky Creek Abattoir – Tolga, QLD Full-time Salary: $72,000–$80,000 per annum + superannuation

Rocky Creek Abattoir is seeking an experienced Metal Fabricator / Boilermaker-Welder to join our team in Tolga, Far North Queensland. The successful applicant will be responsible for the fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance of stainless-steel processing equipment, structural steel and other metal components used throughout the abattoir. This is a hands-on role requiring strong fabrication and welding skills and the ability to work safely and effectively within an operational meat-processing environment.

Key responsibilities
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, plans and technical specifications.
• Mark out, measure and prepare metal components for fabrication.
• Cut, shape and form metal sections using appropriate hand tools, power tools and metal-cutting equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble metal components and replacement parts.
• Perform MIG, TIG and arc welding to join and repair metal components.
• Fit and install fabricated components and equipment.
• Fabricate, repair and maintain stainless steel processing equipment.
• Repair structural steel and other plant components.
• Inspect completed fabrication and welding work to ensure it meets required specifications and quality standards.
• Finish fabricated and welded components using appropriate grinding and finishing techniques.
• Assist with plant breakdowns, repairs and scheduled shutdown maintenance.
• Maintain welding, fabrication and workshop equipment in safe working condition.
• Ensure all work complies with food safety, workplace health and safety and company requirements.
• Work cooperatively with maintenance, production and other team members as required.

Skills and experience Applicants should have:
• Demonstrated experience in metal fabrication, boilermaking and welding.
• Competency in MIG, TIG and arc welding.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong measuring, cutting, fitting and fabrication skills.
• Ability to work accurately and produce work to required specifications.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety. A relevant trade qualification would be highly regarded but is not essential. Experience in stainless steel fabrication and/or fabrication and maintenance within a food-processing, manufacturing or similar industrial environment would also be highly regarded. Willingness to undertake Q fever vaccination is required.

How to Apply Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience in metal fabrication, boilermaking and welding.

Your cover letter should briefly describe:
• your previous metal fabrication and welding experience;
• the types of welding you are experienced in, such as MIG, TIG and/or arc welding; and
• any experience you have working with stainless steel or in a food-processing, manufacturing or similar industrial environment.

Applications that do not include a cover letter addressing the above may not be considered. Please submit your application with the subject title “Metal Fabricator / Boilermaker-Welder” to .