Welders

Birdon; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Relocation assistance

Ongoing work with travel opportunities

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Birdon in Port Macquarie is seeking welders with no trade qualification required to join a global team. Permanent and casual positions available, with a 4-day work week and overtime opportunities. Roles involve MIG/TIG welding on aluminium and steel for marine vessels and shipyard projects.

Relocation assistance is available, and the site offers a central NSW coastal location with travel opportunities and a mix of permanent and casual employment.

Qualifications

• No trade qualification required; trade qualifications welcomed but not essential.
• Aluminium and Steel Welding Experience: capable of preparing materials, setting up welding equipment, completing welds to required standards.
• Practical Fabrication Skills: read basic workshop drawings, measure, mark out, cut and prepare aluminium and steel, assist with assembly.

Responsibilities

• Weld aluminium and steel on marine vessels and shipyard structures using MIG and TIG.
• Perform fabrication support for hull sections, decks, cabins, rails, brackets and fit-out components.

Skills

Aluminium welding

Steel welding

Welding to spec

Reading drawings

Safety conscious

Team player

Education

Construction industry white card

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Workshop equipment setup

Job description

• Employee Type Full Time

• Contact Name People & Culture Team
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

We are looking for Welders to join our team - no trade required! Work for a well-established global company based in Port Macquarie. Permanent & Casual positions available!

Highlights:

• 4-day work week - Monday to Thursday with overtime available Friday to Sunday
• Highly competitive rates! Permanent rates ranging from $37.16 to $43.24 per hour with casuals receiving an additional 25% loading. Penalty rates are payable Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
• No trade qualification required — if you can weld aluminium and steel to a high standard and have the right attitude, we want to hear from you.
• Exciting and diverse projectswhere you'll contribute to new builds, refit and repair works, and both commercial and defence vessels.
• Beautiful regionallocation by the beach. One of the best tourist locations in NSW!
• Relocation assistance available
• Central location between Sydney and Brisbane
• Ongoing work available with opportunities to travel
• Aluminium and Steel Welding: Carry out high-quality aluminium and steel welding on marine vessels, shipyard structures and components, primarily using MIG and/or TIG processes, with a strong focus on weld preparation, quality, consistency and safe work practices.
• Fabrication Support: Assist with fitting, assembling and repairing aluminium and steel vessel structures and components including hull sections, decks, cabins, consoles, rails, brackets, tanks and other marine fit-out items.
• Drawing Interpretation & Practical Skills: Read and follow workshop drawings, jigs, templates and work instructions to accurately measure, mark out, cut, prepare and assemble aluminium and steel materials.
• Safety, Quality & Housekeeping: Work safely in a busy shipyard environment, follow hot-work and lifting controls, maintain clean work areas, complete quality checks, and contribute to a strong “make it happen safely” team culture.

Skills / Experience:

• No trade qualification required: We are looking for capable welders with practical aluminium and steel welding experience, a strong work ethic and the ability to produce clean, consistent work. Trade qualifications are welcomed but are not essential.
• Aluminium and Steel Welding Experience: Demonstrated ability to prepare materials, set up welding equipment, complete aluminium and steel welds, and work to required quality and safety standards in a workshop or shipyard environment.
• Practical Fabrication Skills: Ability to read basic workshop drawings, measure accurately, mark out work, cut and prepare aluminium and steel, and assist with the assembly of marine components.
• Construction industry white card, or willingness to obtain one before commencing on site.
• Service-oriented team player with a “make it happen safely” attitude.
• Strong aluminium and steel MIG and/or TIG welding capability, with experience producing clean, consistent welds suitable for marine and heavy fabrication applications.
• Experience fabricating aluminium and steel hull structures, consoles, cabins, hardtops, rails, tanks, brackets and vessel fit-out components.
• Current welding tickets, marine industry experience, forklift, dogging, rigging, EWP or working at heights qualifications will be highly regarded.

We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Veterans are encouraged to apply.