Welder First Class

Capture Recruitment Pty; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DH Engineering in Sunshine West, VIC, is seeking a Trade qualified First Class Welder / Boiler Maker to join their precision metal manufacturing team. You will perform precision fabrication, material prep, assembly and inspection per drawings and Australian standards, working with MIG, TIG, and other welding processes.

The role requires a Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication or Welding) and at least 1 year of welding experience.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required: Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication or Welding).
• Minimum 1 year full-time welding/metal fabrication experience.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, Stick, Spot, Laser & Plastic welders and CNC plasma cutters.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, welding symbols and specs; communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Perform 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 quality records and follow WHS rules.
• Work with team to meet project timelines.

Skills

Reading drawings

Welding to tight tolerances

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication or Welding Trade)

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (Desirable)

Tools

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

CNC Plasma Cutter

Manual Machining Tools

Job description

Welder (First Class)

Location: Sunshine West, VIC, 3020

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $76,000 – $80,000 per year + superannuation

About the Role

We are partnering with DH Engineering, an engineering company based in Sunshine West specialising in precision metal manufacturing. DH Engineering 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.