About This Role
Being a Boilermaker in a fast-paced concrete pipe manufacturing environment involves carrying out preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and fabrication tasks to ensure plant reliability and equipment efficiency. This role suits a qualified and safety-focused individual with strong welding skills who can work effectively as part of a high-performance maintenance team.
Responsibilities
- Perform welding and fabrication to repair, modify, or manufacture plant and equipment components
- Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance tasks across fixed and mobile assets
- Work in conjunction with fitters, electricians, and operators to diagnose faults and implement timely repairs
- Maintain safe work practices and adhere to site-specific and legislative safety requirements
- Complete required documentation, such as maintenance records, job cards, and hazard reports
- Support improvement projects, including upgrades and installation of new equipment
- Ensure workshop tools and materials are stored and used safely and efficiently
- Be available for rostered and ad-hoc Saturday work and extended weekday overtime
Requirements
- Trade-qualified Boilermaker (Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade or equivalent)
- Proven experience in heavy industry or manufacturing environments (concrete or similar preferred)
- Strong welding skills (MIG/Stick essential; TIG advantageous)
- Competency in reading and interpreting technical drawings
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and understanding of safe maintenance procedures
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production setting
- Ability to work safely and efficiently both independently and as part of a team
- Strong commitment to safety and quality
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as required
Nice to have:
Important Details
- Schedule: available for rostered and ad-hoc Saturday work and extended weekday overtime
Physical Requirements
- Capable of working in hot, dusty, and noisy environments
- Ability to perform manual handling and physical tasks, including lifting, grinding, and working at heights
About the Company
RCPA is a wholly Australian-owned market leader in reinforced concrete storm water systems with manufacturing facilities nationwide. It forms and cures steel reinforced pipes from raw materials in a unique and technically demanding process.
