Poly Welding Technician – Rochester

AGnVET Services Group; Rochester; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing benefits including vaccines

Salary sacrifice to superannuation

Paid Parental & Volunteer Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee referral bonuses

Career experiences and development

Job summary

Polycon Engineering in Rochester is seeking a skilled Poly Welding Technician to join our team delivering high‑quality welding services for agribusiness infrastructure projects. Immediate start available for a candidate who prioritises precision, quality and safety in every fusion process.

You will perform fusion welding across butt, electrofusion, extrusion and socket fusion methods, read technical drawings, and maintain meticulous records while supporting warehouse operations and logistics.

Qualifications

• Poly Welding Trade Qualification and licences required.
• Current Australian Drivers Licence; Forklift Licence highly desirable.
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform PE fusion welding (butt weld, electrofusion, extrusion, socket fusion) on pipes and fittings.
• Measure, cut, and prepare materials from drawings.
• Inspect welds and maintain records to meet standards and codes.
• Operate and maintain welding and fabrication equipment to minimize downtime.
• Promote safety and support warehouse operations and logistics.

Skills

Poly Welding

Precision & Accuracy

Technical Literacy

Safety Compliance

Teamwork & Efficiency

Education

Poly Welding Trade Qualification

Tools

Poly Welding Equipment

Measuring & Cutting Tools

Job description

Be a Poly Welder supporting Agribusiness infrastructure projects

Immediate start for a qualified welder who prioritises precision, quality, and safety

Poly Welding Technician – Rochester

Be a Poly Welder supporting Agribusiness infrastructure projects

Apply your expert fusion techniques (Butt, Electro, Extrusion)

Immediate start for a qualified welder who prioritises precision, quality, and safety

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team to provide poly welding and technical service advice, support and skilled labour to meet customer needs and expectations.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• PE Fusion Welding: Expertly perform buttweld, electrofusion, extrusion, and socket fusion on pipes and fittings, ensuring strict adherence to quality and safety standards.

• Fabrication and Preparation: Accurately measure, cut, and prepare all materials based on technical drawings.

• Quality and Compliance: Inspect welds, maintain detailed records and ensure all work meets relevant standards and codes.

• Equipment and Maintenance: Safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot welding and fabrication equipment to minimise downtime.

• Safety and Teamwork: Actively promote a safe work environment and provide support to warehouse operations and logistics.

About You

You will hold an appropriate Poly Welding Trade Qualification and all relevant licences/certifications, as well as possessing a current Australian Drivers Licence. A Forklift Licence is highly desirable.

• Expert Poly Welding: Demonstrated expertise in operating welding equipment for polyethylene, proficient in butt fusion, electrofusion, extrusion, and socket fusion methods.

• Precision & Accuracy: Exceptional ability in measuring, cutting, and aligning pipes, ensuring precision in setup and weld execution.

• Technical Literacy: Effective communication skills, with the ability to read and accurately interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Safety Focus: Unwavering commitment to WHS and safe work practices, specifically related to plastic material welding.

• Teamwork & Efficiency: Highly organised, with strong time management and record-keeping skills to maintain workflow and meet deadlines.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

About Us

Polycon Engineering is a recognised leading independent provider of polyethylene products and services. We provide innovative, sustainable and mutually profitable water solutions. The business offers a retail network, service departments and project installations across a broad spectrum of the irrigation sector supported by 7 locations throughout NSW, VIC & TAS.

Polycon Engineering is a wholly owned subsidiary of the AGnVET Services Group, an Australian owned independent agribusiness, providing rural supplies and services for over 100 years to the agricultural community.

Our Benefits

Work for a leading agribusiness that has a diverse range of products and services that are brought to life by talented and hardworking people who are passionate about the agricultural industry. All of which makes AGnVET a rewarding employer.

We also offer:

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and discounted health insurance

• Salary sacrifice to superannuation

• Paid Parental & Volunteer Leave

• Flexible working arrangements

• Employee referral bonuses

• Career experiences and your personalised development support

AGnVET Services thanks all applicants. However, only those with the potential to be interviewed will be contacted.