Port Adelaide Construction is looking for experienced Boilermakers and Welders to join our team in Largs Bay and on site projects across South Australia. This is a full-time position with real opportunities for career advancement and growth within our organization. If you’ve got the trade qualification and the experience to back it up, we want to hear from you. We’re offering competitive pay, plenty of hours, and a supportive work environment where your skills are valued.
Who We Are
Port Adelaide Construction has been a leading provider of construction and engineering services in South Australia for over 30 years. We’ve built a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects for clients in manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Our success comes down to one thing: the expertise and dedication of our skilled workforce. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where our employees can actually thrive not just get through the day.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Workshop fabrication and welding: You’ll undertake a range of boilermaking tasks in our well-equipped workshop, including fabrication, welding, repair, and maintenance of tanks, pipework, and structural steel.
- Reading engineering drawings: You’ll interpret drawings and specifications to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Site work and shutdowns: When opportunities arise for shutdown work and site projects, you’ll be part of the team handling those jobs.
- Working with quality equipment: Our workshop is set up for proper fabrication work you’ll have the tools you need to do the job right.
What We’re Looking For
- Trade qualification in Boilermaking we need qualified tradespeople who know their stuff.
- 2nd class welders with solid experience are also welcome to apply.
- Demonstrated experience as a Workshop Boilermaker and/or Shutdown Boilermaker, preferably in construction or manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of boilermaking techniques, welding procedures, and fabrication methods.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work orders.
- EWP, confined space, and dogmen tickets are highly regarded but not essential if you’ve got them, make sure we know.
- Australian work rights are required for this position.
What You’ll Get
- Competitive pay: $40–$50 per hour plus penalty rates for overtime.
- Full-time hours: A minimum of 38 hours per week with regular overtime available—and it’s all paid with penalty rates.
- Career advancement opportunities: We’re committed to helping our people grow within the organization.
- Comprehensive training and development: We’ll help you enhance your skills and build your career.
- A supportive work environment where your contributions are actually recognized.
- A well-equipped workshop with the tools and equipment you need to do quality work.
About the Location
This role is based in Largs Bay, with site projects across South Australia. You’ll have the variety of workshop work combined with opportunities to get out on site when shutdowns and projects come up.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re an experienced Boilermaker looking for an exciting new challenge, we encourage you to apply now.
Apply through the original job posting to make sure your application reaches the right team. We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so the sooner you apply, the sooner we can connect.
Let’s see if this is the right fit for you.
