Welder (First Class)

NetYourJob; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

NetYourJob in Dalby, Queensland, is seeking a full-time Welder (First Class) to join the team. The role offers on-the-job training and a stable, long-term employment opportunity in a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will hold a Certificate 3 in Engineering: Fabrication Trade (or equivalent) and have 3+ years of relevant experience. Tasks include fabricating, welding to drawings, and maintaining safety standards throughout the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 in Engineering: Fabrication Trade or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates and repairs metal products using welding techniques.
• Interpret drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Layout components, tack, and weld as required.
• Weld components, inspect quality, and finish welds.
• Monitor and adjust welding parameters for quality.
• Clean and finish welds by filing or grinding.
• Check weldments for dimensional accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace and tools.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Measuring

Safety

MIG welding

MMA welding

Education

Certificate 3 in Engineering: Fabrication Trade

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Stick MMA equipment

Job description

Dalby, Full Time, Trades & Services
Vacancy Listing Dates 30/10/2026 to 27/11/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 19141

• Full time, permanent role
• On the job training and support
• Reliable, long term employer

Our client is looking for a full-time Welder (First Class) to join their team in Dalby, Queensland.

This role offers you the opportunity to play a vital role in the manufacturing process offering a varied and rewarding role.

To be considered for this position, you will need to hold a relevant qualification at the level of Certificate 3 in Engineering: Fabrication Trade (or equivalent). Additionally, the candidate is required to have at least 3+ years of relevant experience.

This role involves the following tasks:

• Fabricates and repairs metal products using various welding techniques;
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to determine welding requirements;
• Laying out components prior to welding, tacking components together and fully welding components as required;
• Weld metal components, including selecting the correct welding method and type, examine weld quality, and cleaning and smoothing finished weld;
• Monitors and adjusts welding parameters to ensure quality and integrity of welds;
• Clean and smooth weld by filing, chiselling and grinding;
• Check weldments and assembly for dimensional accuracy and conformance to engineering drawing and instructions;
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, including maintenance and care of tools and workspace.

You will also need to have experience with the following:

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings understanding dimensioning, marking and welding symbols;
• Weld mild and stainless-steel components using MIG and MMA (stick) welding equipment;
• Establishing correct fabrication and welding procedures, informed by engineering drawing and your knowledge of these techniques effect on the material of the procedure;
• Safety and accurately use various electric and manual hand tools and machine tools;
• Competent and accurate use of measuring equipment and devices;
• Examine weld for quality, integrity and compliance including width of bead, penetration and precision.

The successful applicant will be offered a starting salary of at least $79,423 which includes guaranteed overtime at overtime rates. Your starting hourly rate is dependent on your skill and previous experience, with regular reviews, plus superannuation.

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