Bowhill Engineering

Metal Fabricator / Welders / Boilermakers (Australian PR Citizens)

Bowhill Engineering  â€˘  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  â€˘  3 months ago
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Job Description

🛠️ Metal Fabricator / Welder / Boilermaker

📍 Location: Bowhill, SA

🕒 Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent or Casual

**$5,000 is on offer for Trade Qualified Metal Fabricators to join our team prior to 31st of March** conditions apply

There has never been a better time to join Bowhill Engineering!!! We are building our team for the T2D Torrens to Darlington project and there are numerous positions available!

Do you have a solid work ethic, great attitude, and a desire to be part of an award-winning team? Bowhill Engineering is seeking motivated and skilled Metal Fabricators to join our high-performing crew. If you’re looking for a career that offers job security, real growth, and the chance to build infrastructure that shapes Australia’s future—this is your opportunity.

🔩 Role Purpose

As a Metal Fabricator/Welder at Bowhill Engineering, you’ll play a key role in delivering precision-fabricated, heavy structural steel components for some of the nation’s most important infrastructure projects. Working in our multiple workshops, you’ll bring your technical expertise, pride in workmanship, and team spirit to every task. Whether you're welding, fabricating, or working to detailed plans, your contribution helps drive project success and uphold Bowhill’s reputation for quality.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Welding: Interpret engineering drawings and weld heavy structural components to spec.

• Quality Focus: Maintain high standards of workmanship and complete weld qualifications where required.

• Teamwork: Collaborate with production team, apprentices, and project leaders to get the job done right.

🌟 What Does Great Look Like?

Success in this role means showing up with a can-do attitude, working efficiently and safely, and being proud of the work you produce. A high-performing Metal Fabricator at Bowhill:

✔ Delivers high-quality welds and accurate fabrication

✔ Works well under pressure and adapts to varying project demands

✔ Upholds safety, quality, and productivity standards

✔ Supports their teammates and contributes to a positive culture

✔ Seeks improvement and development in their trade

✅ What You’ll Bring

• Trade Qualification (Cert III in Engineering – Fabrication/Welding or equivalent) or relevant welding experience

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

• Fit-for-work attitude and high personal standards

• Team spirit and accountability for your own work and results

💡 Why Work With Us?

At Bowhill Engineering, we don’t just build structures—we build futures. You’ll be part of a company that invests in cutting-edge facilities, meaningful projects, and the people who make them happen. We take pride in our culture and work hard to ensure every team member feels supported and valued.

🎁 Employee Benefits – Why Bowhill?

As a major employer in the Murraylands, Bowhill Engineering offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition, including:

• Relocation Incentive / Accommodation Assistance available *(conditions apply)

• Employee Assistance & Health Support Programs

• Reward & Recognition Initiatives

• Social Events & Team Activities

• Career Development & Training Opportunities

• Modern Workshop Facilities with Annual Wage Reviews

📬 How to Apply

📞 Contact: Samantha Krollig, HR Manager – 08 8570 4208

🌐 Apply via the Bowhill Engineering website – job vacancies page. Resume & 3 x References required.

🛠️ Weld Test required as part of the interview process.

** Applies to Trade Qualified Metal Fabricators only, start in Dec-25 & Jan-26 only, AU residents only, not applicable Visa sponsored employees, or where other *recruitment incentives or allowances have been applied, at Bowhill Engineering discretion.

Bowhill Engineering

About Bowhill Engineering

Together We Thrive

For over 50 years, BOWENG has been at the forefront of complex and heavy structural steel fabrication, delivering some of Australia’s most challenging and high-profile infrastructure projects. Our reputation is built on precision, innovation, and collaboration—qualities that continue to position us as leaders in the industry.

A Legacy of Excellence, A Future of Innovation

BOWENG evolved from a family-owned regional workshop into a nationally recognised leader in steel fabrication. From our state-of-the-art B5 facility in regional South Australia, we are pioneering new technologies, sustainable practices, and advanced engineering solutions.

We specialise in delivering large, complex steel structures with precision. Our commitment to quality, safety, and innovation allows us to take on projects that require expertise beyond standard fabrication—particularly in bridges, transport infrastructure, marine works, and heavy industrial applications.

Investing in People, Driving Innovation

Bowhill Engineering is more than just a business; it’s a family, a community, and a commitment to the future of Australian industry. Our team of 60+ skilled professionals is growing, and we are investing in training, apprenticeships, and career development to ensure the next generation of fabricators, engineers, and industry leaders thrive.

We believe that technology should enhance human potential, not replace it. That’s why we are integrating automation into our processes in a way that supports upskilling, job creation, and long-term workforce development.

Ready for What’s Next

As leaders in complex and heavy structural steel fabrication, we remain laser-focused on the future. Whether it’s bridges, tunnels, marine infrastructure, or defence projects, we are ready to take on bigger, more complex challenges and continue shaping the infrastructure that keeps Australia moving.

At Bowhill Engineering, we don’t just build structures—we build Australia’s future.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Bowhill, AU
Year Founded
1970
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