Welder First Class

Capture Recruitment Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine West Precision Metals is seeking a Trade qualified First Class Welder / Boiler Maker to join our specialised team in Sunshine West. You will handle precision fabrication, material preparation, component assembly and inspection in accordance with engineering drawings, company Quality Management Systems and Australian standards.

You will read drawings, perform MIG/TIG/Stick/Spot/Laser and Plastic welding, calibrate equipment, inspect parts with precision tools, and operate CNC plasma

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication or Welding Trade) or equivalent qualification.
• Must have welding experience with MIG, TIG, Stick, Spot, Laser and Plastic welders.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• English communication with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Perform precision MIG, TIG, Stick, Spot, Laser and Plastic welding.
• Calibrate welding equipment settings for different materials.
• Inspect parts using micrometres, vernier callipers, and gauges.
• Clean, grind, finish, and coat completed metal assemblies.
• Operate CNC plasma cutter, centre lathes, and milling machines.
• Maintain strict quality records and follow workplace WHS rules.
• Work effectively with team members to meet project timelines.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Precision welding

Interpreting welding symbols

English communication

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication or Welding Trade)

Tools

MIG welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

CNC plasma cutter

Centre lathe

Milling machines

Micrometres / vernier calipers

Job description

About the Role

We are partnering with an engineering company in Sunshine West specialising in precision metal manufacturing. They are seeking a Trade qualified First Class Welder / Boiler Maker to join their specialised team. You will handle precision fabrication, material preparation, component assembly and inspection in accordance with engineering drawings, company Quality Management Systems and Australian standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Perform precision MIG, TIG, Stick, Spot, Laser and Plastic welding.
• Calibrate welding equipment settings for different materials.
• Inspect parts using micrometres, vernier callipers, and gauges.
• Clean, grind, finish, and coat completed metal assemblies.
• Operate CNC plasma cutter, centre lathes, and milling machines.
• Maintain strict quality records and follow workplace WHS rules.
• Work effectively with team members to meet project timelines.

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication or Welding Trade) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 1 year full time relevant welding or metal fabrication experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proven precision welding experience working to tight tolerances using MIG, TIG, Stick, Spot, Laser & Plastic welders, manual machining tools and CNC plasma cutters.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, technical specifications, safety documentation, work instructions, and communicate effectively in English with a high level of accuracy.
• Highly Desirable - Certificate IV in Project Management Practice.

All Applications are welcomed from Australian citizens and permanent residents. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.