Careers

Industrial Blaster / Spray Painter

About the business

Thornton Engineering is a fully Australian owned and operated company with over 30 years’ experience, and we are the market leader in the fabrication of medium and heavy structural steel, plate work, and process equipment. Currently, we are experiencing high growth and a long pipeline of contracted work and as such are looking to expand our experienced team to provide the ultimate quality and client satisfaction.

The Role

Due to continued growth, and a long pipeline of contracted work, we are looking for trade-qualified spray painters and blasters with demonstrated experience in steel protective coatings.

We are looking for full-time employees to fill these positions in our modern workshops with above award wages. We have vacancies currently for both day and afternoon shifts, regular overtime is also available.

We are seeking to employ:

• Qualified spray painters
• Experienced spray painters with a proven history of success
• Experienced blasters
• Apprentices and Trainee’s with a great work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Experience in airless pumps would be advantageous, but not essential.

Must be reliable, flexible with shifts, and possess a positive attitude.

If you have experience in the above positions in these sectors or similar industries submit your cover letter and resume via the form below.

Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted in due course.

Paint Supervisor

About the business

Thornton Engineering is a fully Australian-owned and operated company with over 45 years of experience. We are the market leader in the fabrication of medium and heavy structural steel, plate work, and process equipment, and as an essential service provider, we offer continuity of employment including career development into leadership & management roles. Currently, we are experiencing high growth and a long pipeline of contracted work and as such are looking to expand our experienced team with self-motivated and forward-thinking individuals to provide the ultimate quality and client satisfaction.

The Role

We are looking for a full-time and permanent Paint Production Supervisor for our Structural and Pressure Vessel manufacturing facilities in Geelong. The successful candidate will lead a team of industrial blasters and painters to provide high-quality surface protection to manufactured items to deliver world-class products for well-known clientele. You will be reporting to the Operations Manager and you will be responsible for:

• Provide skilled direction to Blast & Paint Team in planning and allocating resources to complete various works
• Monitor and provide ongoing tracking of individual projects against time, quality, and budget. This includes providing regular feedback and elevating any areas of concern to the Operations Manager
• Assist in the development and implementation of advanced work systems and practices.
• Review and develop blast & paint procedures to suit project requirements including assessment of methods considered.
• Manage and control the activities of the work team and workflow practices to ensure maximum performance and efficiencies.
• Always provide positive motivation to all team members within the labour force to ensure an ongoing positive work environment.
• Actioning efforts to minimize waste and act according to our Environment and Sustainability policy

Qualifications and experience

• Recent Industrial blast and painting experience (min 5 years)
• Leadership/supervision experience
• NACE Level 1 (or higher) Qualifications
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working at Heights
• Confined Space
• Current Drivers Licence
• Certificate III – Trade  Surface Preparation and finishing
• High-Risk Licence for EWP & Forklift
• Moderate computer literacy skills covering the input and retrieval of data

What do you get in return?

• Permanent full-time stable employment
• Competitive hourly rates, plus super, plus overtime
• Professional development and career advancement
• Immediate start, training on the job, and a positive work culture

Other benefits

• Striving for ‘Zero Harm’ – safety-based culture
• Modern and technologically advanced facilities
• We supply you with all required PPE and uniforms
• We supply you with all tools and equipment you need

If you have experience in the above positions in these sectors or similar industries submit your cover letter and resume via the form below.

Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted in due course.

QA/QC Engineer

About the business

Thornton Engineering is a fully Australian-owned and operated company with over 45 years of experience. We are the market leader in the fabrication of medium and heavy structural steel, plate work, and process equipment, and as an essential service provider, we offer continuity of employment including career development into leadership & management roles. Currently, we are experiencing high growth and a long pipeline of contracted work and as such are looking to expand our experienced team with self-motivated and forward-thinking individuals to provide the ultimate quality and client satisfaction.

The Role

We are looking for a full-time and permanent QA/QC Engineer for our Structural and Pressure Vessel manufacturing facilities in Geelong. The successful candidate will be working alongside our production and quality teams to deliver world-class products for well-known clientele. You will be reporting to the QA/QC Coordinator-Welding Engineer, and you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the quality systems are implemented and maintained in accordance with relevant standards; NCR process, managing external, internal, and supplier quality audits
• Liaising with external parties on matters relating to the quality systems;
• Reviewing products, processes, and systems on an ongoing basis to determine where improvements can be made;
• Overseeing the product manufacturing process to ensure quality;
• Actively participate in production meetings with the manufacturing team;
• Coordinating the quality team

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma / Degree in Quality / Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge or experience with quality systems, including ISO9001 and ASME
• Knowledge and experience with Quality Management Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with Australian and international standards
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Internal and external auditing experience/qualifications
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Leadership experience
• Excellent computer literacy skills covering the input and retrieval of data
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

What do you get in return?

• Permanent full-time stable employment
• Competitive salary package
• Professional development and career advancement
• Immediate start, training on the job, and a positive work culture
• Working on projects for Blue Chip companies
• Modern and technologically advanced facilities
• Striving for ‘Zero Harm’ – safety-based culture

If you have experience in the above positions in these sectors or similar industries submit your cover letter and resume via the form below.

Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted in due course.

Boilermakers

About the business

Thornton Engineering is a fully Australian owned and operated company with over 30 years’ experience, and we are the market leader in the fabrication of medium and heavy structural steel, plate work, and process equipment. Currently, we are experiencing high growth and a long pipeline of contracted work and as such are looking to expand our experienced team to provide the ultimate quality and client satisfaction.

The Role

We are looking for trade qualified Boilermakers with proven experience in a workshop environment.

Successful candidates will be working alongside our team of skilled boilermakers and welders in our workshops in Northern Geelong and Penshurst. You will be reporting to the workshop supervisor, and you will be responsible for interpreting workshop drawings and to determine the required material, production method and sequence of operations to produce fabricated parts, within our quality requirements. You will also be responsible for operating and maintaining measuring tools, power tools and hand tools required to produce the fabricated parts.

Qualifications and experience:

• Certificate III in Engineering -Fabrication trade (or equivalent)
• Considerable experience in MIG welding,
• Experience with stainless steel is advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Skilled in operating equipment used in fabrication
• Current & valid driver’s license
• Candidates with forklift, dogman (DG) and / or high-risk work licenses are encouraged to apply

 What do you get in return:

• Permanent full time stable employment
• Competitive hourly rates plus super plus overtime
• Professional development and career advancement
• Immediate start & good onsite work culture

Other benefits:

• Striving for ‘Zero Harm’ – safety based culture
• Grit blasted steel to work with = clean work environment
• We supply you with all required PPE including Adflow welding helmet
• We supply you with all tools you need
• We supply you with 5 sets of work clothes including laundry service

Our workshops are located at the northern end of Corio, Geelong and within driving range from Melbourne.

What you need to do now:

Please hit ‘apply now’. If this role isn’t quiet for you, but you are an experienced Boilermaker, Fabricator or Welder please don’t hesitate to contact us through email at hr@thorntoneng.com.au

Welders

About the business

Thornton Engineering is a fully Australian owned and operated company with over 30 years’ experience, and we are the market leader in the fabrication of medium and heavy structural steel, plate work, and process equipment. Currently, we are experiencing high growth and a long pipeline of contracted work and as such are looking to expand our experienced team to provide the ultimate quality and client satisfaction.

The Role

We are looking for trade qualified welders with proven experience in a GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), (Flux-core) and or SMAW (Stick)

Successful candidates will be working alongside our team of skilled boilermakers and welders in our workshops in Northern Geelong and Penshurst. You will be reporting to the workshop supervisor, and you will be responsible for interpreting weld procedure specifications to determine the required consumables and variables for the welding process, within our quality requirements. You will also be responsible for operating and maintaining measuring tools, power tools and hand tools and welding machines required to produce the fabricated parts.

Qualifications and experience:

• Certificate III in Engineering -Fabrication trade (or equivalent)
• Adequate welding skills to pass welder qualification test
• Considerable experience in GMAW (MIG) welding,
• Experience with other welding processes GTAW (TIG), (Flux-core) and or SMAW (Stick) is advantageous
• Experience with stainless steel is advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret WPS (welding procedure specification)
• Skilled in operating equipment used in fabrication
• Current & valid driver’s license
• Candidates with forklift, dogman (DG) and / or high-risk work licenses are encouraged to apply.

 What do you get in return:

• Permanent full time stable employment
• Competitive hourly rates plus super plus overtime
• Professional development and career advancement
• Immediate start & good onsite work culture

Other benefits:

• Striving for ‘Zero Harm’ – safety based culture
• Grit blasted steel to work with = clean work environment
• We supply you with all required PPE including Adflow welding helmet
• We supply you with all tools you need
• We supply you with 5 sets of work clothes including laundry service

Our workshops are located at the northern end of Corio, Geelong and within driving range from Melbourne.

What you need to do now:

Please hit ‘apply now’. If this role isn’t quiet for you, but you are an experienced Boilermaker, Fabricator or Welder please don’t hesitate to contact us through email at hr@thorntoneng.com.au

CNC Machine Operators

Thornton Engineering is a reputable steel fabricator located in Victoria with workshops in Penshurst and Corio, Geelong. With the use of the latest technology and equipment, Thornton Engineering is becoming the market leader in the fabrication of medium and heavy structural steel and plate work.

Due to continued growth and a long pipeline of contracted work, we are looking for experienced CNC machine operators.

The minimum expected qualities of any applicant are a basic mechanical understanding and moderate computer skills, as well as a positive work ethic. The ideal applicant would have a trade background (fitting, carpentry, welder, etc.), intermediate to high computer skills, LF & DG high-risk licenses, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

We are looking for Full-time employees to fill these positions in an expanding company with above award wages.  We have vacancies currently for both day and night shifts and overtime is also available. Must be reliable, flexible with shifts, and possess a positive attitude.

What you need to do now:

Please hit ‘apply now’. If this role isn’t quiet for you, but you are an experienced CNC Machine Operator please don’t hesitate to contact us through email at hr@thorntoneng.com.au

Sub-Arc Welders / Robotic Welding Operators

Thornton Engineering is a reputable steel fabricator located in Victoria with workshops in Penshurst and Corio, Geelong.

Due to continued growth, and a long pipeline of contracted work, we are looking for trade qualified Boilermakers / Sub-Arc Welders / Robotic Welding Operators with demonstrated experience in the fabrication of heavy structural steel and pressure vessels cones and barrels.

With the use of the latest technology and equipment, Thornton Engineering is becoming the market leader in all of these sectors.

As a Sub-Arc Welder, you will be able to perform welding operations with our state-of-the-art Sub-Arc welding machines. You are required to work from drawings and weld procedures, setting up work, and determining operation sequences.

As an IGM Robot MIG operator, you will be able to perform welding operations with one of our state-of-the-art IGM robot-operated welding machines. You are required to work from drawings and weld procedures, setting up work, and determining operation sequences.

For both positions, it is essential to have thorough knowledge of welding procedures and practices for a variety of metals are essential to ensure the quality of the product. In addition to performing automated welding, some manual welding will be required as well as cutting metal with a cutting torch or hand plasma cutter.

On-the-job training on Thornton Engineering’s equipment will be provided for both positions.

Only applicants meeting the correct criteria will be contacted.

Application procedure

If you believe you are the right person for this role upload your cover letter and resume using the form below.

Skilled Labourers

Thornton Engineering is a reputable steel fabricator located in Victoria with workshops in Penshurst and Corio, Geelong.

With the use of the latest technology and equipment, Thornton Engineering is becoming the market leader in the fabrication of medium and heavy structural steel and plate work

Due to continued growth, and a long pipeline of contracted work, we are looking for skilled labourers with experience in fabrication workshops for our facility in Corio.

To be considered for these roles you must have demonstrated experience in similar heavy industries, including the safe use of basic power tools. The following high-risk work licenses are highly desired;

• Dogman (DG)
• Forklift (LF)
• Crane (CN)
• RIGGER (RB or RI)
• EWP (WP)

We are looking for Full-time employees to fill these positions in our modern workshops with above award wages.

We have vacancies for day and night shifts and regular overtime is available.

Application procedure

If you believe you are the right person for this role upload your cover letter and resume using the form below.

Boilermaker Apprentices

Thornton Engineering is an Australian owned and quality assured company with an ongoing commitment to safety, product development and customer service excellence. We have several opportunities for an Apprentice Boilermaker / Fabricator to join our team. This is a full-time position which allows you the opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade – Boilermaking /Welding (MEM3035).

As a Full-time Apprentice, you will be supported whilst you learn your trade through a combination of TAFE training, onsite work experience and access to expert knowledge. The company provides a supportive environment for you to develop your skills in the fabrication trade, within a very hard working team.

As an employer we offer our team:

• Friendly and supportive team culture
• Excellent opportunity to advance your career
• A professional and positive work environment
• Other Benefits

We expect our employees to be:

• Punctual, reliable and energetic
• Show good attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to undertake physical work
• Must be enthusiastic and committed

Application procedure

If you believe you are the right person for this role upload your cover letter and resume using the form below.