Boilermaker – Permanent Position

Permanent position with a unique client based in Melbourne's Eastern suburbs - full time or part time hours!

Your new company 

Our client is a Victorian State-owned entity and iconic tourist attraction, attracting large numbers to their location in the far Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. Due to a change of team structure and requirements, our client is looking to welcome a qualified boilermaker with a great attitude to join their team. 

Your new role 

Based in their workshop, this diverse position is primarily required to carry out running maintenance and restoration of historic locomotives, carriages & wagons and other equipment.  This is a rare opportunity to work with a team of talented trades and craftspeople ensuring high quality maintenance and operation of locomotives and carriages. 

What you'll need to succeed 

Our client requires someone who is a skilled tradesperson who is a team player,  enjoys learning new things and wants to contribute to a unique tourism experience. To be successful, you will also need:

• A trade qualification as a welder or boilermaker
• Experienced in a range of welding processes including : MIG, TIG, MMAW, Gas fusion welding, brazing and silver soldering
• Experience in using workshop machinery for drilling, cutting, grinding, milling, and turning would be an advantage
• Pressure vessel manufacture and repair experience is highly regarded
• Must be able to follow detailed weld procedures and be qualified to undertake non-destructive examinations
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and drawings, accurately work to tolerances and perform precision measurements

What you'll get in return 

• $75,000 + Super + Leave Entitlements
• Salary increase after 6 months to $79,600 
• Permanent position with full time hours (opportunity to make this a part time position if desired by the selected candidate)
• Flexibility with work hours (standard hours are 7:30am – 3:30pm)
• Great team environment and work culture

What you need to do now 

Please hit apply now, or for a confidential discussion please call Kate Gravina on 0477 957 *** or email your CV to ************@hays.com.au