Boilermaker

Plant/Site: JBS Townsville Plant Req Id: 15985 Date Posted: 5 Aug 2026 About the Role JBS Townsville is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join our Maintenance Team in a full-time position. You'll play an important role in maintaining and repairing plant equipment to ensure our operations continue running safely and efficiently. In this hands-on role, you'll carry out a variety of fabrication, welding and repair work across the facility, helping to maintain the reliability and performance of plant equipment and structural assets. You'll be responsible for interpreting drawings and measurements, completing planned maintenance activities and responding to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime. Working closely with the wider Maintenance Team, you'll support preventative maintenance and reliability initiatives while consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, quality and workmanship. Full-time position Starting at $37.67 per hour + penalties About You Trade-qualified Boilermaker/Fabricator Strong welding and metal fabrication experience Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy industry environment Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Commitment to workplace health and safety Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Reliable, motivated, and proactive attitude Experience working with stainless steel fabrication and food-grade equipment (desirable) Understanding of hygiene and food safety requirements in a processing environment (desirable) Why Join JBS? All uniforms and PPE provided Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop Long-term career development opportunities with a global organisation Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations Relocation assistance for eligible candidates, including support with transport, flights and/or short-term accommodation Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands, including R.M. Williams, Ariat and R.B. Sellars Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire Access to exclusive CommBank banking offers 15% off Dell Technologies products Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline Novated leasing options (eligibility criteria apply) Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card – Australia's premier member benefits program $50 off when you shop at Specsavers through the JBS Corporate Club 10% off eligible Telstra mobile plans Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant is JBS Australia’s most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The plant employs approximately 500 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day. Interested? APPLY NOW! Scam Alert Fraudulent job advertisements and recruitment scams are becoming increasingly common. JBS Australia will never ask job applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment, or provide banking or financial information as part of the recruitment process. To protect yourself, only apply for roles advertised through the official JBS Australia Careers website and verify that any recruitment communications come from legitimate JBS Australia sources. If you are unsure about a job advertisement or have concerns about a recruitment-related communication, please contact [email protected].