Coded Welder — Defence Fabrication Expert, Sydney

Shadbolt Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $75

Permanent full-time

Stable long-term work

Defence project exposure

Training & development

Job summary

Shadbolt Group is seeking a coded welder to join our Sydney operations on a permanent full-time basis. You will perform welding across multiple procedures, interpret drawings and weld maps, and deliver quality workmanship on Defence, infrastructure and industrial projects.

Based in Sydney, you will contribute to safe, compliant fabrication, collaborate with a skilled team, and support continuous improvement on complex engineering work.

Qualifications

• Must hold a welding trade qualification and coded welder certification.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and weld maps.
• Experience with MIG/MAG, TIG, FCAW and MMA processes.
• Defence or heavy engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality welding across multiple processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and weld maps.
• Carry out structural fabrication and complex welding to a high standard.
• Carry out visual inspections to ensure weld quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Work with carbon steel, stainless steel and other materials as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean and productive work environment.
• Collaborate with tradespeople, supervisors, project teams and clients.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Skills

Welding procedures

Reading drawings

Quality workmanship

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Independent worker

Education

Welding trade qualification

Job description

Shadbolt Group is seeking a coded welder to join our Sydney operations on a permanent full-time basis. You will perform welding across multiple procedures, interpret drawings and weld maps, and deliver quality workmanship on Defence, infrastructure and industrial projects.

Based in Sydney, you will contribute to safe, compliant fabrication, collaborate with a skilled team, and support continuous improvement on complex engineering work.