Welder (First Class) – Structural Steel & Reinforcement

Work Initiatives; Canberra; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Superannuation

Permanent full-time

Training & development

Zusammenfassung

Goldenlight Pty Ltd in Canberra – Majura workshop – seeks a permanent, full-time welder to work 38 hours per week with travel to sites around Canberra. You will read drawings, weld structural steel, fabricate components and inspect results to AS/NZS 1554 standards.

Requirements include 2+ years’ post-qualification welding, MIG/Stick/FCAW skills, WHS knowledge, a White Card and a valid Australian driver’s license; English communication is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification welding experience.
• Proficient in MIG, Stick and FCAW welding.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and weld procedures.
• WHS compliance and safe work practices.
• White Card and valid Australian driver’s license.
• Good English communication and teamwork.

Aufgaben

• Read, interpret engineering drawings and welding specs.
• Measure, mark, cut and prepare steel sections.
• Weld structural steel and reinforcement components in workshop and on site.
• Inspect welds and verify against AS/NZS 1554.
• Set up and operate welding and cutting equipment.
• Follow WHS and hot work permits; work at heights when required.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and trades to meet schedules.

Kenntnisse

MIG welding

Stick welding

Flux-cored welding

Reading drawings

WHS knowledge

White Card

English communication

Tools

Oxy-acetylene cutting

Plasma cutting

Jobbeschreibung

This is a permanent, full-time position (38 hours per week) based at our Majura workshop, with work on construction sites across Canberra and the surrounding region as required. Your main duties will be:

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, shop drawings, reinforcement schedules and welding procedure specifications
• Measuring, marking out, cutting and preparing steel sections, plates and reinforcing bar using hand and power tools, oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting equipment
• Welding structural steel, reinforcement cages, embedded plates and prefabricated components using MIG (GMAW), stick (MMAW) and flux-cored (FCAW) processes
• Fabricating and welding prefabricated steel and reinforcement components in the workshop, and carrying out site welding during installation
• Inspecting welds for defects and checking work against drawings, specifications and AS/NZS 1554 requirements
• Carrying out weld repairs and modifications to steel components on site
• Setting up, operating and maintaining welding, cutting and grinding equipment
• Following safe work method statements and WHS procedures, including hot work permits and working at heights where required
• Working with site supervisors, steel fixers and other trades to meet project schedules

About you

• At least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience as a welder, preferably in structural steel or construction
• Demonstrated skills in MIG, stick and flux-cored welding in multiple positions
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and shop drawings
• Sound knowledge of WHS requirements for hot work and construction sites
• A valid White Card (Construction Induction) and a current Australian driver’s licence
• Good communication skills in English and the ability to work safely as part of a team

Highly regarded:welding qualifications to AS/NZS 1554 or AS/NZS 2980, experience welding reinforcing steel, TIG (GTAW) welding experience, and forklift or EWP licences.

What we offer

• A salary of $90,000 – $105,000 per annum plus superannuation
• A permanent full-time role with an established Canberra construction company
• Work on major commercial, civil and government projects
• Ongoing training and career development

Goldenlight Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Australian citizens and permanent residents.