Maintenance Welder – Site-Based Wetherill Park

Labourforce; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Labourforce seeks an experienced Maintenance Welder for site-based work in Wetherill Park, NSW. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in stainless steel and mild steel welding, with proven TIG and MIG welding skills for industrial pipework and structural components, and the ability to fabricate and install on-site.

Work is Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, with occasional overtime as required. This is a 3-month interim contract with real potential for permanency for the right person,

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in welding or equivalent.
• Experience welding stainless steel and mild steel (304/316).
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and interpret pipework.
• On-site installation experience in industrial settings.
• Adherence to safety procedures and PPE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel and mild steel.
• Weld and patch pipework from ½” to 6” diameter.
• Fabricate pipework systems, supports and frames.
• Carry out on-site installation of fabricated systems.
• Fit and install valves, flanges and fittings.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Reading fabrication drawings

Pipefitting

Safety procedures

On-site installation

Industrial/chemical plant experience

Education

Trade certificate in welding

Tools

Forklift licence

Confined Space Certification

EWP Certification

Job description

Our client is a National Leader leading manufacturer of surfactants and supplier of phosphates in the Australian market. Our comprehensive product range services the industrial, construction, mining, food and household & personal care markets.
We’re currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Welder for site-based work, with a strong background in stainless steel and mild steel welding. This role is ideal for someone confident in both fabrication and on-site installation, with a focus on pipework and structural components. If you're the right fit, there’s a real opportunity for this role to become permanent.

Position Brief Below:

• MONDAY TO FRIDAY WORK
• WETHERILL PARK LOCATION
• OCCASIONAL OVERTIME WHERE REQUIRED
• 7am – 3pm
• $60.30 per hour + overtime rates if required
• 3 month interim contract with potential permanency for the right candidate

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel (304/316) and mild steel.
• Weld and patch pipework ranging from ½” to 6” in diameter.
• Fabricate new pipework systems, supports, and frames.
• Carry out on-site installation of fabricated systems.
• Fit and install valves, flanges, and other fittings.

Requirements:

• Welding Tickets and or trade cert
• Proven experience with TIG/MIG welding in industrial or chemical plant settings.
• Strong knowledge of stainless (304/316) and mild steel welding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Awareness of safety procedures and PPE requirements in high-risk work environments.
• Experience with pipe fitting and mechanical installations.
• Previous work in chemical, oil & gas, or industrial sectors.
• Forklift Licence - Highly Desirable
• Confined Space Certification - Highly Desirable
• EWP (Elevated Work Platform) - Highly Desirable