Description

How much are you burning just getting to work? Sick of the commute and traffic?
Looking for a solid workshop-based, casual or full-time position in the Hunter — without sacrificing income or job security?

At J&S Engineering & Maintenance, we’re offering something better.
Experienced Boilermakers — immediate start available in our Rutherford workshop, working on large-scale mining components including:

Trackframes
Excavator buckets
Undercarriage components
Structural rebuilds & heavy fabrication projects
 This isn’t light gauge work. This is real heavy engineering.

 Why Join J&S?

Competitive wages
Flexible roster options
Overtime available
Long-term job security
Work-life balance – home every night
Well-equipped ISO9001 workshop
Strong safety culture
Opportunity to upskill across multiple welding processes
We are a family-owned Hunter Valley business with over 39 years of history, servicing Tier 1 mining clients across the region. Our workshop is purpose-built for heavy fabrication and component rebuilds, and we are proud to be recognised for quality, capability, and reliability.

With a strong pipeline of ongoing mining projects, we are growing our team.

The Role
­Working within a skilled team of tradespeople, you will report to the Leading Hands and Workshop Supervisor and be involved in:

Heavy structural fabrication
Mining equipment rebuilds and repairs
Interpreting engineering drawings
Welding across multiple processes
Working to high-quality ISO standards
­Standard 38-hour week with regular overtime opportunities available.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:

Trade Certificate / Certificate of Proficiency
Strong fabrication experience
MIG welding experience
Ability to pass weld qualification test to AS1554.5
Solid understanding of workshop safety
Reliable, team-oriented work ethic
Desirable (but not essential):

Sub Arc experience
Air arc gouging experience
High Risk licences (Forklift, Dogging, EWP, Working at Heights)
Confined Space
This role would suit a Boilermaker who: Takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys working on large mining equipment, wants stable, long-term workshop work, is looking to grow their skills in heavy engineering.

If you’re ready to work locally, build serious gear, and be part of a respected Hunter engineering business — we’d love to hear from you.

 Apply now.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening .