Welder Special Class

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd; Gladstone Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd in Gladstone, Queensland, is seeking a skilled Special Class Welder for our workshop. You will deliver high-quality welding on fabrication and maintenance projects in line with Australian Standards, with continuity of work and a full-time contract.

The role requires passing 6G FCAW/GMAW (STT) and GTAW, interpreting drawings, operating a workshop crane, and contributing to a safe, detail-oriented team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass 6G FCAW/GMAW (STT), GTAW.
• Interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Operate safely within a busy workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply welding techniques including FCAW, GTAW, and GMAW (STT).
• Interpret engineering and detail fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Mark out steel components in accordance with drawings and standards.
• Comply with Quality Control systems and processes.
• Conduct visual inspection of welds between runs and at completion.
• Complete 6G weld tests to demonstrate welding competency.
• Operate workshop overhead crane safely and efficiently.
• Maintain consumables and welding equipment to standard.
• Ensure compliance with current Australian Welding Standards.
• Support a small team environment with attention to detail.
• Provide quality workmanship across all fabrication tasks.
• Maintain a safe and organised workshop work area.

Skills

FCAW

GTAW

GMAW

6G welding

Welding inspection

Autonomy

Education

Construction White Card

LF & DG licences

Job description

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Civmec’s Gladstone Maintenance division delivers specialist fabrication, welding, and maintenance services to industrial clients from our Gladstone workshop in Queensland, supporting continued operational growth across the region.

This role sees a skilled Special Class Welder join our Gladstone workshop team to deliver high-quality welding on fabrication and maintenance projects to Australian Standards. Full time position with continuity of work.

The Role

• Apply welding techniques including FCAW, GTAW, and GMAW (STT)
• Interpret engineering and detail fabrication drawings and specifications
• Mark out steel components in accordance with drawings and standards
• Comply with company Quality Control systems and processes
• Conduct visual inspection of welds between runs and at completion
• Complete 6G weld tests to demonstrate welding competency
• Operate workshop overhead crane safely and efficiently
• Maintain consumables and welding equipment to standard
• Ensure compliance with current Australian Welding Standards
• Support a small team environment with attention to detail
• Provide quality workmanship across all fabrication tasks
• Maintain a safe and organised workshop work area

About You

• Ability to pass 6G FCAW/GMAW (STT), GTAW
• Construction White Card
• LF & DG highly regarded
• Ability to pass a pre-employment Medical and regular / random Drug and Alcohol screens
• Willingness to upskill and learn how to operate specialised machinery
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Good attitude and ability to work within our team

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally.

• Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile.
• Our staff discount scheme gives you discounts on a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle choices.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.