Welder (First Class)

Lincoln Fabrication Pty Ltd; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Fabrication Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Welder (First Class) to join the Mount Isa team. The role covers welding and fabrication in the Mount Isa workshop, plus repair, maintenance and installation welding on client sites across fixed plant and mobile equipment.

This permanent, full-time position is 38 hours per week, based at the Mount Isa workshop with possible overnight stays and multi-site work. Reading drawings and welding to Australian Standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years' welder experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications.
• Experience welding on fixed plant and mobile equipment.
• Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards for welding.
• Current driver licence.
• High Risk Work Licence (forklift) desirable.
• Attention to detail, time management and teamwork.
• Willingness to undertake overnight and multi-site stays for work.

Responsibilities

• Study drawings, specifications and welding procedures to determine materials, joint preparation and welding methods.
• Mark out, cut and prepare metal sections and plates using oxy-acetylene, plasma and mechanical cutting equipment.
• Weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals using manual and semi-automatic arc and gas welding processes in various positions.
• Fit, tack and assemble metal components, structures and plates to required tolerances before final welding.
• Carry out repair and maintenance welding on fixed plant and mobile equipment in workshop and on client sites.
• Inspect welds for defects and compliance with drawings and Australian Standards, and rectify faults.
• Set up, adjust and maintain welding and cutting equipment; follow safety requirements.
• Complete job documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Welding experience

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Job description

Lincoln Fabrication Pty Ltd – Mount Isa QLD

Lincoln Fabrication Pty Ltd is looking for an experienced Welder (First Class) to join its team in Mount Isa, Queensland. The role covers welding and fabrication work in the company's Mount Isa workshop, together with repair, maintenance and installation welding on client sites, across fixed plant and mobile equipment.

This is a permanent, full-time position of 38 hours per week, based at the Mount Isa workshop and client sites. Overnight and multi-site stays away for work may be required.

Benefits

• Salary: $114,608 per annum + superannuation
• Hourly Salary: $58 an hour + superannuation

Task & responsibilities

• Study drawings, specifications and welding procedures to determine materials, joint preparation and welding methods
• Mark out, cut and prepare metal sections and plates using oxy-acetylene, plasma and mechanical cutting equipment
• Weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals using manual and semi-automatic arc and gas welding processes (such as MMAW, MIG/GMAW, FCAW and TIG/GTAW) in a range of positions
• Fit, tack and assemble metal components, structures and plates to the required tolerances before final welding
• Carry out repair and maintenance welding on fixed plant and mobile equipment in the workshop and on client sites, including during shutdowns
• Inspect completed welds for defects, distortion and compliance with drawings and relevant Australian Standards, and rectify faults
• Set up, adjust and maintain welding and cutting equipment, and work in line with workshop and site safety requirements
• Complete job documentation accurately and on time

Qualification & experience

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, or an equivalent recognised welding or fabrication trade qualification
• At least 2 years' experience working as a welder
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications
• Experience welding on fixed plant and mobile equipment
• Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards for welding
• Current driver licence
• High Risk Work Licence (forklift) desirable
• Strong attention to detail, time management and teamwork
• Willingness to undertake overnight and multi-site stays for work