Boilermaker - Leading Hand (Gold Coast) (Queensland)

About Neumann Steel Join a trusted, family-owned Australian steel manufacturer with over 50 years of industry leadership. We support our local community, value robust relationships, and deliver quality projects with integrity, innovation, and pride. What's in it for you
- Free parking onsite
- Free lunch on Fridays
- Work‑life balance
- Wellness discounts
- Ongoing training and exciting career opportunities
- Mental health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program Description About the role We're currently seeking a Leading Hand Boilermaker to join our Maintenance team. In this hands‑on role, you will lead, coordinate and perform the repair, fabrication, assembly and maintenance of plant and equipment. What you'll be doing
- Provide technical guidance and supervision to boilermakers and apprentices to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
- Interpret, review, and ensure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications, maintaining a high level of accuracy in all work.
- Allocate daily tasks and manage workflow priorities in line with production and maintenance requirements.
- Use a variety of tools and techniques, including welding, brazing, cutting, and sheet metal work.
- Ensure all fabrication and welding activities are completed in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and company requirements.
- Perform pre‑start checks and report all faults and deficiencies of equipment associated with the role.
- Organise materials, raise purchase orders where required, and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Take ownership of job execution from planning through to completion, including final inspection and sign‑off where required. Skills and Experiences What we're looking for
- Minimum 4‑5 years' post‑trade experience as a Boilermaker, Fabricator, or Welder.
- Mechanical Engineering Certificate III (Boilermaker/Welder) or higher (essential).
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, including the ability to lead by example, support and mentor apprentices, and contribute to team performance and accountability.
- Forklift License (essential).
- EWP License (highly regarded or willingness to be trained).
- Basic Welding Inspector (IWI‑B) qualification (highly regarded or willingness to be trained).
- Moderate computer literacy, including the use of CMMS and basic reporting systems (experience using MEX is highly regarded). Our culture is driven by our values We value high performance, collaboration, innovation, integrity and respect. Working for us means being part of an excellent team of people and we believe our people are our biggest asset. #J-*****-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ru150