Welder Special Class

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and recognition scheme

Staff discount on travel and lifestyle

Job summary

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified welder to join ongoing projects in Tomago, NSW. You will interpret drawings, fabricate and weld steel components across multiple positions, while maintaining quality and compliance with procedures.

The role requires a recognised welding certificate, a track record of welding with specified processes, and a minimum of three years in similar roles. Overtime rates apply under the Enterprise Agreement.

Qualifications

• Recognised Welding Certificate.
• Past welder qualifications (preferred).
• Ability to pass Weld Test.
• Minimum 3 years with similar welding processes, specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering and fabrication drawings, specifications and standards.
• Weld steel components in all positions and maintain weld quality.
• Utilise welding processes MMAW, FCAW, MIG, SAW per procedures.
• Follow quality control systems and maintain consumables/equipment.

Skills

Welding certificate

Weld testability

3+ years welding

Ability to pass tests

Tools

Welding machines

Hand tools

Gantry crane operations

Job description

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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

This is a full-time opportunity to join our ongoing projects in Tomago, NSW, where you will gain diverse industry experience, further develop your skills, and access ongoing work opportunities.

The Role

• Interpret engineering and detail fabrication drawings, specifications andstandards.
• Undertake and pass all necessary weld qualifications in required weldprocesses.
• Perform the welding of steel components in allpositions.
• Maintain all correct consumables, feeds, amperages and pre heat in accordance with applicable weld procedures.
• Perform welding techniques including, but not limited to, MMAW, FCAW, MIG, SAW
• Weld steel structures in sequence to eliminate shrinkage and distortion of steel components.
• Remove tack welds, clean and restore weld preparations whererequired.
• Perform gouging operations if required.
• Conduct visual inspection and clean up between runs and at the completion of each weld.
• Assign welder number to each completed mark when required.
• Sling and move steel components with gantry cranes, mobile lifting equipment etc.
• Maintain correct and accurate MARK numbers on steel components.
• Utilise all hand tools and welding machines to perform required functions.
• Follow quality control systems and techniques.

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Recognised Welding Certificate
• Previous records of passed welder qualifications (preferred but not essential)
• Ability to pass appropriateWeld Test
• Minimum 3 years with similar welding processes, specifications and standards

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. This role is paid in accordance with the applicable Enterprise Agreement. The all-purpose hourly rate on commencement is $40.73, with overtime worked paid at the applicable penalty rates in addition to the all-purpose rate.

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.

We respectfully request no agency submissions.

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