Shipbuilding Welder – Special Class, Overtime

The Shadbolt Group

Adelaide

On-site

AUD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Permanent and Casual Opportunities
Workshop environment
Opportunity for overtime

Job summary

The Shadbolt Group is seeking experienced Special Class Welders (structural welding) to join our team on a major shipbuilding program based in Australia. This is a secure, long‑term opportunity with excellent conditions and competitive pay rates in a workshop environment.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents and have proven experience in precision fabrication, interpreting structural drawings, and MIG welding across multiple positions.

Qualifications

  • Experience in precision fabrication, assembly, and installing structural steel components.
  • Experience interpreting structural drawings.
  • Ability to pass MIG fillet weld tests in all positions.
  • Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Responsibilities

  • Join major shipbuilding program as Special Class Welder.
  • Weld in multiple positions to shipbuilding standards.
  • Work in a workshop environment with overtime opportunities.

Skills

Mig welding
Reading drawings
Structural fabrication
Safety conscious

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

The Shadbolt Group is seeking experienced Special Class Welders (structural welding) to join our team on a major shipbuilding program based in Australia. This is a secure, long‑term opportunity with excellent conditions and competitive pay rates in a workshop environment.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents and have proven experience in precision fabrication, interpreting structural drawings, and MIG welding across multiple positions.

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