Aluminium Fabricators/Welders

Birdon Group; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day work week

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Birdon Group (Port Macquarie, NSW) is seeking qualified Aluminium Fabricators for permanent and casual roles. You will work on aluminium hulls, decks and fittings for small to medium fishing vessels, with MIG/TIG welding and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Join a well-established global company offering a 4-day work week, competitive hourly rates with casual loading, and opportunities across builds, refits and defence vessel projects in a coastal NSW location.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification: Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, Sheetmetal Trade, or equivalent experience in aluminium fabrication, marine fabrication or boat building.
• Aluminium fabrication experience with ability to read workshop drawings, measure and mark out, cut and form aluminium plate and extrusion, and assemble components to tight tolerances.
• Marine vessel fabrication/repair experience with small to medium vessels.
• Construction industry white card.
• Safety-focused team player with a "make it happen safely" attitude.
• Strong MIG/TIG aluminium welding capability for marine applications.

Responsibilities

• Aluminium Vessel Fabrication & Assembly: lay out, cut, form, fit and assemble aluminium hulls, decks, transoms, cabins, consoles, bulkheads and structural components.
• Aluminium Welding & Joining: MIG and TIG welding with attention to quality, distortion control and compliance.
• Marine Fit-Out Support: fabricate and install vessel components to match layouts and customer requirements.
• Safety, Quality & Housekeeping: maintain safe work areas and follow controls and quality checks.

Skills

Read drawings

Measurement & mark out

Fabrication & assembly

MIG/TIG welding

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade / Sheetmetal Trade

Job description

We are looking for qualified Aluminum Fabricators to join our team! Work for a well-established global company based in Port Macquarie. Permanent & Casual positions available!

Highlights:

• 4 day work week - Monday to Thursday with overtime available Friday to Sunday
• Highly competitive rates! Permanent rates ranging from $37.16 to $43.24 per hour with casuals receiving an additional 25% loading. Penalty rates are payable Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
• Exciting and diverse projectswhere you'll contribute to new builds, refit and repair works, and both commercial and defence vessels.
• Beautiful regionallocation by the beach. One of the best tourist locations in NSW!
• Relocation assistance available
• Central location between Sydney and Brisbane
• Ongoing work available with opportunities to travel

Key Accountabilities:

• Aluminium Vessel Fabrication & Assembly: Lay out, cut, form, fit and assemble aluminium hulls, decks, transoms, cabins, consoles, bulkheads and structural components for small to medium sized fishing vessels using drawings, jigs, templates and approved work instructions.
• Aluminium Welding & Joining: Carry out high-quality aluminium welding, primarily MIG and TIG, with attention to weld preparation, distortion control, penetration, appearance and compliance with project quality requirements.
• Marine Fit-Out Support: Fabricate and install vessel components such as seat boxes, bait boards, rails, hatches, tanks, brackets, steps, swim platforms and other aluminium fittings to suit fishing vessel layouts and customer requirements.
• Safety, Quality & Housekeeping: Work safely in a busy shipyard environment, follow hot-work and lifting controls, maintain clean work areas, complete quality checks, and contribute to a strong "make it happen safely" team culture.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, Sheetmetal Trade, or equivalent experience in aluminium fabrication, marine fabrication or boat building.
• Aluminium Fabrication Experience: Proven ability to read workshop drawings, accurately measure and mark out work, cut and form aluminium plate and extrusion, and assemble components to tight tolerances.
• Marine Vessel Experience: Experience manufacturing, modifying or repairing small to medium sized aluminium fishing vessels, workboats, recreational boats or similar marine craft.
• Construction industry white card.
• Service-oriented team player with a "make it happen safely" attitude.
• Strong aluminium MIG and/or TIG welding capability, with experience producing clean, consistent welds suitable for marine applications.
• Experience fabricating aluminium hull structures, consoles, cabins, hardtops, rails, tanks and fishing vessel fit-out components.
• Current welding tickets, marine industry experience, forklift, dogging, rigging, EWP or working at heights qualifications will be highly regarded.

We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Veterans are encouraged to apply.