Welder - Permanent and Casual

Shadbolt Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent & Casual roles

Workshop environment

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Shadbolt Group in Australia is seeking experienced Special Class Welders to join a major shipbuilding program. The roles offer permanent and casual opportunities in a workshop environment with overtime potential, contributing to Australia's defence capability and long-term project security.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents, hold Special Class Welder qualifications with structural welding experience, and weld to AS 1554.1 standards.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship or permanent resident status is required.
• Special Class Welder qualifications with structural welding experience are essential.
• High-integrity welding to AS 1554.1 standards is required.
• Must pass a welding test prior to commencement.
• Medical assessment and Federal Police Check are mandatory.

Skills

Special Class Welder

Structural welding

AS 1554.1

Welding test

Shipbuilding

Tools

Semi-automated weld tractors

Job description

Company Overview

Since 1981, Shadbolt Group has been a leading provider of cost-effective engineering solutions. We are proud of our professional performance and aim to build long-term relationships with our clients based on trust, accountability, and integrity. Our dedication to quality gives our clients a competitive advantage. We specialise in shipbuilding, oil and gas, and national infrastructure programs.

Company Overview

Since 1981, Shadbolt Group has been a leading provider of cost-effective engineering solutions. We are proud of our professional performance and aim to build long-term relationships with our clients based on trust, accountability, and integrity. Our dedication to quality gives our clients a competitive advantage. We specialise in shipbuilding, oil and gas, and national infrastructure programs.

About The Role

We are seeking experienced Special Class Welders (structural welding) to join our team on a major shipbuilding program. This is an exciting chance to contribute to Australia's defence capability while enjoying excellent conditions, great pay rates, and long-term project security.

What's On Offer

• Permanent and Casual Opportunities
• Workshop environment
• Opportunity for overtime

About You

• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Special Class Welder qualifications and experience in structural welding
• Skilled in high-integrity welding to a minimum of AS 1554.1 standards
• Must be willing to undergo a medical assessment and provide a clear Federal Police Check
• Must pass a welding test prior to acceptance into the roleSafety-focused
• Reliable
• Recognised Welder Qualification certificate at current organisation in FCAW / MCAW processes preferred for steel
• Skilled in welding to shipbuilding classification standards
• Experience using semi-automated weld tractors

Why Join Shadbolt?

This is an opportunity to work with one of Australia's leading fabrication and shipbuilding companies, on projects that make a real difference. Join us and be part of a supportive team where your skills are valued and your career can grow.