Aluminium Fabricators/Welders

Birdon; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day work week

Relocation assistance

Diverse marine projects

Job summary

Birdon Port Macquarie is seeking qualified Aluminium Fabricators to join a well-established global company. Permanent and casual positions are available in a shipyard environment, with a four-day work week, competitive hourly rates, and opportunities to work on diverse projects including new builds, refits, and repairs for commercial and defence vessels.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade or Sheetmetal Trade.
• Aluminium fabrication experience reading drawings and assembling components.
• Marine vessel experience with small to medium vessels.
• Current welding tickets and white card.
• Strong MIG and TIG welding for marine applications.
• Experience fabricating hull structures and fitting components.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, cut, form, fit and assemble aluminium hulls, decks, transoms, cabins, consoles and bulkheads per drawings.
• MIG and TIG welding with emphasis on weld preparation, distortion control and quality requirements.
• Fabricate and install vessel components to suit layouts and customer requirements.
• Maintain safe, clean work areas and follow safety & quality procedures.

Skills

Aluminium welding

Reading drawings

Measurement

MIG welding

TIG welding

Quality awareness

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade / Sheetmetal Trade

Tools

Welding tickets

Forklift

Rigging

EWP

Job description

• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Contact Name People & Culture Team
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

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.