Welder

BRITEX Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gift certificates at year end

Birthday paid day off

Round the World Flights for Two

Job summary

BRITEX Australia in Melbourne is seeking a full-time welder who fabricates and repairs metal products using various welding techniques. The role requires studying blueprints, selecting equipment, and setting up components for welding.

You will join metal sections, inspect welds, and finish products while adhering to safety standards. An AQF Cert IV or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• AQF Cert IV in engineering – fabrication trade or AQF certificate III with at least two years on-the-job training.
• At least 2 years relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications.
• Select proper fillers, clean and prepare metal stock for jobs.
• Cut and shape metal using hand tools, flame cutting torches and machines.
• Join metal sections using welding techniques, bolts and rivets.
• Inspect welds for bead width, penetration and quality.
• Finish products by cleaning, polishing and sanding.

Skills

Welding

Education

AQF Cert IV

Job description

Britex is an Australian premier manufacturer of stainless-steel products for the AEC industry and a market leader in the supply of CAD and multi-platform BIM content to architecture and engineering designers.We have more than 70 staff on site and areinternationally recognised as one of the world’s most innovative designers and fabricators of stainless-steel products, commercial grade plumbing fixtures and architectural fittings. Many of our world-first product design innovations are today commonplace amongst stainless steel fixtures available around the world. You never know, you could be about to step into your future career right here! All PPE and Tools required to perform the job will be provided.

Your Role

We are looking for a full-time welderwho fabricates and repairs metal products using various welding techniques.

Your job responsibilities include:

Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.

Determining the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.

Setting up components for welding according to specifications.

Selecting proper fillers, cleaning and preparing metal stock for jobs based on previous experience or project instructions.

Cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines.

Shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating and hammering.

Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments.

Joining metal sections using various welding techniques, bolting and riveting.

Examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision.

Finishing products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in acidic solutions.

Cleaning and smoothing welds by filing, chiselling and grinding.

Conserving resources whenever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and client satisfaction.

De-burring metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture.

Testing and inspecting welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.

Adhering to safe working practices in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.

Skills and Qualifications

At least AQF certificate IV in engineering – fabrication trade or AQF certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training or equivalent

At least 2 years relevant work experience

BRITEX is renowned throughout the industry for:

Great working conditions

The clean factory is even heated in these winter cold mornings;

State of the art machinery;

Modern bathrooms and kitchen facilities,.

Authentic family business values;

Agreat Social Club doing such activities as Go-Karting, Paint Ball, Movies etc.

CompanyAnniversary Scheme: the longer you work forBritexthe greater the reward.

End of year 1 = $100 gift cert.

End of year 5= Your Birthdayis a paid day off.

End of year 30= Round the World Flights for Two People.

BRITEX areall about CULTURE -

Don't just have a job - be proud of who you are and what you do!Come and be a part of it!

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